President Donald Trump said in an interview on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” that his mass deportation policy hurt him in the elections.
\n\nTrump said last night that he was joking when he offered the job of White House press secretary to his friend Dana White, the CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts league.
\n\nAsked why he chose White, Trump said: “I will tell you, I was only kidding, but Dana loves the idea, and there’s only one Dana. He’s great.”
\n\nDana White and Trump during the UFC Freedom 250 Fight at the White House in June. Saul Loeb / Pool via Getty
\n\nTrump said Saturday on Truth Social that he offered White the job. He also said White should bring along a few UFC fighters as assistants to defend against the “Lunatic Left.”
\n\nKatie Zacharia held the White House job for five days last month before she departed, leaving it open.
\n\nWhite, a friend of Trump’s, who organized a UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House in June, said he would meet with Trump tomorrow to discuss the matter. Trump said tonight that the meeting was still on but that the offer was in…
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