Donald Trump wants UFC fighters as assistants
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from France 24 [en] · North America
After a series of combative press briefings between the Trump administration and journalists, the US president surprised many by reportedly offering Dana White, the head of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and a longtime friend, the role of White House press secretary. Trump praised White as a “violent fighter and warrior”, but US media reports say he has already turned down the offer. Was it a punchy choice by the president or simply a punchline? Jack Pownall takes a closer look.
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