Trump's Just Kidding

GRAND RAPIDS, MI. - President Donald Trump clarified Sunday, November 8, 2026, that he was "only kidding" about appointing UFC boss Dana White as the next White House press secretary. This statement followed his public call for White to assume the role just one day prior.

Donald Trump currently serves as the 47th President of the United States, a position he began on January 20, 2025, marking his second tenure. He previously held the office as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021. White leads the Ultimate Fighting Championship organization.

Trump secured re-election in 2024, defeating Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. This recent "only kidding" remark echoes a similar incident in October 2026, when he stated he was joking about renaming the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. During that time, Trump also mentioned the state "New America" and claimed his renaming idea prompted a discussion with Google CEO Sundar Pichai.

The President's latest clarification regarding the press secretary role maintains the pattern of his public statements, where he later attributes them to humor.