White House: Trump drops Dana White press secretary joke
The president called the social media post a prank after the GOP lost control of both chambers of Congress.
By Thiago Kovalenko ·
President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that his offer of the White House press secretary role to UFC owner Dana White was a joke. He made the declaration to reporters in Florida before flying back to Washington.
The comment followed a series of administrative changes made this week. Trump posted on social media on Saturday that he had offered White the position. On Friday, he replaced his chief of staff. Susie Wiles was replaced by Stephen Miller. Miller is known for designing the administration's strict immigration rules.
The leadership shakeup happened after the midterm elections. Democrats won control of both houses of Congress. These victories occurred in districts that Republicans had held for decades. Trump described the White offer as a way to have a little fun.
The press secretary role has been unstable in recent weeks. Katie Zacharia held the post for only five days. She left the position after struggling in interviews and behind the podium. Trump does not currently have a named press secretary.
White is scheduled to visit the president at the White House on Monday. Trump called White a very capable man during his Sunday remarks. He said he believed White liked the idea of the job.
