India, Nov. 9 -- US President Donald Trump has clarified that his announcement about offering Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White the position of White House press secretary was made in jest.

Speaking to reporters in Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, Trump said he had not been serious about appointing White to the high-profile communications role, despite announcing the offer on his Truth Social platform a day earlier.

"You would have thought that people would have said, 'He's having a good time!'" Trump remarked, adding, "I will tell you, I was only kidding, but Dana loves the idea!"

The clarification came amid speculation over who would take charge of the White House press office, which has remained without a press secr...