Trump offers White House press secretary job to UFC chief Dana White

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President Donald Trump said on Saturday he is offering the role of White House press secretary to UFC chief Dana White, asking him to 'please take the job.' Trump said White would make a press secretary like 'none other' and called on him to bring some fighters along as assistants, 'even though some are not from our country.' The White House has been without a press secretary since Oct 16, when Katie Zacharia left the position after less than a week on the job. Trump has repeatedly tried to hitch his political brand to White's successful Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Why it matters：The unconventional pick underscores how Trump is fusing entertainment and politics as he prepares to face a Democratic Congress.

Key points

  • Trump asked White to 'please take the job'.
  • The White House has had no press secretary since Oct 16.
  • Trump suggested bringing fighters along as assistants.

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