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Trump Hosts Dana White at White House Briefing
President Donald Trump held a surprise press briefing with UFC CEO Dana White. It followed Trump's comment that he had jokingly offered White the press secretary job.
- White said he has no political aspirations and won't be Trump's spokesman.
- Trump told reporters White was "going to beat the hell out of you."
- Asked about a Pete Rose pardon, White said he doesn't advise the president.
- Trump also took reporters' questions, including on foreign affairs.
Why it matters: The press secretary job is open. White ruled himself out from the briefing room podium.
- Trump said he floated White because "we were having a very bad press day."
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Center11 sources
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Left4 sources
Mediaite2hWATCH: Trump Brings UFC Boss Dana White Into Briefing Room in Utterly Surreal SceneRaw Story18mRidicule pours in after 'heavier and pale' Trump rages at the press: 'Putin's puppet'The Independent2hTrump tag teams briefing room appearance with UFC’s Dana White to defend Hegseth, Iran and Nvidia’s HuangThe New Republic3hTrump Obsesses Over Dana White After He Refuses to Join White House
Right coverage, 9 sources: The right covers the briefing as an unusual, lighthearted spectacle and highlights Trump's banter with White and reporters.
New York Post2hTrump holds White House briefing with UFC's Dana White, warns reporters he'll 'beat the hell out of you' in wild presserDaily Mail2hTrump parades Dana White out in wild White House press conference after fake press secretary teaseThe Epoch Times1dDana White Makes White House Press Briefing AppearanceCitizen Free Press2hTrump and Dana White hold WH press conference.Just the News1dUFC's Dana White takes podium at White House press briefingOutKick2hDana White takes questions at podium during White House briefing with TrumpRedState7hTrump Takes Over White House Briefing Room, Delivers 'Locked and Loaded' Warning to IranWashington Examiner2hTrump says he floated Dana White for press secretary amid 'very bad press day'WND2h‘There won’t be amnesty’: Watch Trump take reporter questions with Dana White at White House press podium
What’s next: Trump still needs to name a press secretary. None of the coverage identifies a candidate.
- Which day was the briefing held? Daily Mail says Friday, while the New York Post and Just the News say Monday.
- Who will Trump choose as his next press secretary?
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