Trump says ‘only kidding’ about naming UFC chief executive as White House press secretary

WEST PALM BEACH: President ​Donald Trump on Sunday said he was “only kidding” when he suggested UFC CEO Dana White could become his next White House press secretary, after a social media post a day earlier stirred speculation about recruiting his feisty ally and signaled a combative approach ‌to dealing ‌with Democrats as ​they ‌prepare ⁠to take control ​of Congress. Trump ⁠said White, a prominent supporter, “loves the idea” of taking the job but insisted he had not been serious about the prospe

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