In a recent turn of events, former US President Donald Trump has clarified that his offer to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) boss Dana White to serve as the White House press secretary was made in jest. Trump made this statement on Sunday, stating that while White seemed enthusiastic about the idea, it was merely a playful gesture. The proposition was extended through a post on Truth Social on Saturday, where Trump announced that he had offered White the position, inviting him to take it and bring along several mixed martial arts fighters as assistants. This offer came after the Republican Party's heavy loss in the midterm elections, which resulted in the party losing its majority in both houses of Congress. Despite the invitation, White is set to meet Trump on Monday for reasons unrelated to the press secretary position, according to the former president. Trump stated that he was only kidding about the offer but acknowledged White's enthusiasm for the role. Notably, White has been a longtime supporter of Trump, appearing as a speaker at Republican National Conventions in 2016, 2020, and 2024, and even featured on stage for Trump's victory speech in the 2024 presidential election. In addition to leading UFC, White also oversees PowerSlap, a regulated slap-fighting promotion league, as well as Zuffa Boxing, a recently launched boxing promotion company. He is also a board member of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. This summer, the UFC staged a cage match on the White House lawn.