Trump says Dana White press-secretary offer was 'only kidding'

· Politics · United States

President Donald Trump said he was "only kidding" when he announced he had offered UFC boss Dana White the White House press secretary job, after sharing an AI-generated video of White behind the briefing room podium and UFC fighters attacking journalists. White had declined the offer over the weekend, and the episode sparked online speculation. The White House press secretary role has not had a permanent occupant announced in the items.

Why it matters：The episode illustrates the blurring line between entertainment, AI-generated content and official White House communications.

Key points

  • White declined the offer.
  • Trump shared an AI-generated video of White at the podium.
  • Trump later said he was "only kidding".

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