Donald Trump said on Sunday that he was only joking when he offered Dana White, the chief executive of the UFC, the position of White House Press Secretary. Trump told reporters in Florida before boarding a flight to the White House that “I was just joking, but Dana loves the idea and there’s only one Dana, he’s great. I don’t know. If he were there, they wouldn’t get so involved with him.” The offer was posted on Trump’s Truth Social account on Saturday. The White House Press Secretary role has been vacant since Katie Zacharia resigned on Oct. 16, just five days after taking the post, making her the shortest‑tenured holder of the office. CNN reported that a source familiar with the matter said White declined the proposal. Trump reiterated that he was joking and that White “likes the idea” and is “a very capable guy.” He added that White would be arriving at the White House the following Monday. The announcement came amid a broader reshuffle in the administration following the midterm elections on Tuesday. Stephen Miller, a former immigration adviser, was promoted to chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles. The elections, which many viewed as a referendum on Trump’s performance, resulted in a Democratic victory that gave the party control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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