Trump wants UFC boss as White House press secretary, with MMA fighters as assistants
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The president suggested appointing the head of the UFC as the White House press secretary. He also mentioned hiring MMA fighters to serve as assistants. While the offer seemed like a joke, it suggests a shift in the White House approach. This comes after Democrats won the midterm elections. The move signals the administration is embracing a perception of being in fight mode.
The president’s offer appeared to be a joke, but suggests the White House is leaning into a perception that it is in “fight” mode after the Democrats won the midterm elections.