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first_reported: 2026-11-06 21:55 CST
updated: 2026-11-06 21:55 CST
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# Trump says he asked Dana White to be press secretary

Donald Trump said he asked Dana White to be press secretary, NBC Chicago reported. No one would say whether he was joking.

Section: [Around Town](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: [Donald Trump](/chicago/wiki/donald-trump.md), [Dana White](/chicago/wiki/dana-white.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC Chicago](https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/trump-says-he-asked-dana-white-to-be-press-secretary-no-one-will-say-if-hes-joking/4013686/), 2026-11-06 21:55 CST: Trump says he asked Dana White to be press secretary. No one will say if he's joking

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