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MarketsDünyaTurkish, translatedFiled 4 days ago

Claim of rejection of Trump's press secretary offer! UFC President did not accept the role

Original headlineTrump'ın basın sözcülüğü teklifine ret iddiası! UFC Başkanı görevi kabul etmedi

Open the sourceReported by Dünya, dunya.com, 8 November 2026

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UFC President Dana White has declined an offer from President Donald Trump to become White House Press Secretary, according to CNN. The reported refusal marks an unexpected turn after Trump reportedly approached White, a longtime ally, for the high-profile communications role. The decision leaves the administration's press operation without the UFC executive, whose blunt, combative style had been seen as a natural fit for the briefing room. It matters because the press secretary post is one of the most visible faces of the administration, and White's prominence had made him a headline candidate. What to watch next is whether Trump turns to another outside figure or promotes from within his communications team, and whether White publicly confirms the account.

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