Breaking: Trump says he was 'kidding' about offering Dana White press secretary job

United States President Donald Trump has backtracked on his announcement to offer Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White the vacant White House press secretary role, saying he was "only kidding".

While speaking to reporters in Florida on Sunday evening, local time, Mr Trump said he still expected to speak with Mr White on Monday.

Mr Trump also said he believed Mr White "loves the idea" of the job offer.