Trump Clarifies Offer to UFC Executive Dana White Was Reportedly a Joke
Former President Trump clarified that an offer to UFC executive Dana White was reportedly a joke, stating White is visiting the White House for unrelated reasons.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, November 8, 2026 —
Former President Donald Trump has reportedly clarified remarks concerning an offer made to UFC executive Dana White. According to the clarification, any offer previously discussed was intended as a joke.
White is understood to be visiting the White House for reasons separate from any such offer. The specifics of the original offer, the context in which it was made, and the exact nature of the joke were not detailed.
Details surrounding the alleged offer and its subsequent clarification remain limited. White’s visit to the White House is expected to proceed for purposes other than the reported ‘joke’ offer. The former President’s office provided this clarification to address potential misunderstandings regarding the interaction between Trump and White.
Further information regarding the nature of the visit or the original statement was not immediately available. The clarification emphasizes that the interaction was lighthearted and not indicative of a formal proposal.
Story summarized from the original created by Sana Azem and Hannah Brandt on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
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