Trump clarifies that idea of White as press secretary was a joke

US President comments on rumours of personnel changes

Donald Trump stated that his previously voiced idea to appoint the head of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Dana White, as the White House press secretary was purely a joke. The US leader dispelled assumptions about real plans to fill this key position in the administration with a representative from the world of martial arts.

Video materials featuring athletes

In addition to the comment on personnel matters, Trump posted a video recording online. The clip shows UFC fighters, including Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov, physically attacking American journalists. The filming activity is linked to asking the president uncomfortable questions.