Bend, OR, November 8, 2026 —

Former President Donald Trump has reportedly clarified his previous remarks concerning the potential appointment of the UFC CEO to the role of White House press secretary, stating that his comments were intended as a joke. This clarification comes amid reporting from centraloregondaily.com.

The specific context or initial statement that prompted this clarification was not detailed in the available information. The UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) CEO’s name was also not provided. The news indicates that Trump was not serious about considering the UFC chief for the press secretary position, a role that involves managing White House communications and briefing the press corps.

The role of White House press secretary is a high-profile position requiring extensive experience in communications, media relations, and public policy. Historically, individuals appointed to this role have backgrounds in journalism, politics, or public affairs. The initial implication or suggestion of appointing a CEO from a sports entertainment organization to such a significant governmental communications role had drawn attention.

Trump’s communication style has often involved making bold statements that sometimes require subsequent explanation or context. The report suggests that his remarks about the UFC CEO were not indicative of a formal or serious consideration for the position. The exact timeline of when Trump made the initial remarks, or when he issued the clarification, was not specified.


Story summarized from the original created by By Jarrett Renshaw and David Lawder on www.centraloregondaily.com, see more information here.

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