Washington, Nov. 10 -- Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White appeared at the White House press briefing podium on Monday, firmly shutting down speculation regarding a foray into government after President Donald Trump jokingly offered him the vacant White House Press Secretary post, CBS News reported.

Addressing reporters directly from behind the lectern, the combat sports executive cleared the air regarding his political future, making it clear that he had no intention of stepping into the role of administration spokesperson.

"I have zero political aspirations," CBS News quoted White as telling reporters in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room.

The lighthearted clarification followed US President Donald Trump's earlier...