UFC President Dana White declined the position of White House press secretary, offered by Donald Trump

Dana White, the president of the UFC, has ruled out becoming the next White House press secretary after Donald Trump publicly offered him the position during a press conference held on Monday. White said he does not want to enter politics and has no political ambitions.

The offer was made as a joke—or was at least presented that way later by Trump—after the U.S. president said over the weekend that he would like the head of the UFC to take over the vacant position. During the press conference, Trump asked him whether he would prefer to be the United States press secretary or remain at the helm of the mixed martial arts organization. White laughed, thanked him for the offer and declined it.

White said he was in London at a UFC event when Trump called him to share the announcement. “The last 24 hours of my life have been absolutely crazy,” he said. For a short time, he stood behind the podium and answered journalists’ questions.

Dana White has been friends with Donald Trump for several years and supported him during his election campaigns. The president frequently attends UFC events. In June, MMA fights were held on the White House lawn to mark Trump’s 80th birthday, an event that drew public criticism.

The White House press secretary position has been vacant since October 16, following the dismissal of Katie Zacharia, who held the post for only five days.