Sage Steele has called “fake news” a report claiming she wanted to become the Trump administration’s press secretary.

Axios reported earlier this week that Steele was “vying” for the role.

In a post to X on Thursday, Steele denied that was the case.

“I’m not sure how these rumors started that I was ‘aspiring’ to be a press secretary, but it’s definitely fake news! I haven’t had a conversation with anyone about that job, and I don’t want to!” Steele wrote.

“Honestly, it was the honor of a lifetime to be a small part of @TeamTrump during the campaign – something I NEVER imagined – but I believe in @realDonaldTrump @JDVance with all my heart and am excited to find ways to continue serving. It took me years to not be afraid to say something. That fear is gone forever and I hope others start to feel the same. LFG!”

Steele, who currently hosts a show on Bill Maher’s podcast network, was one of six names listed as candidates by Axios in the report.

Before the election, Steele stood in Pennsylvania for newly elected President Donald Trump.

In 2023, Steele left ESPN after 15 years with the network, where his stints included hosting “NBA Countdown” and “SportsCenter.”

Her departure followed a contentious lawsuit against the network and parent company Disney, alleging that the company had infringed on her free speech rights.

“After successfully settling my case with ESPN/Disney, I have decided to leave so that I can more freely exercise my First Amendment rights,” Steele wrote last August.

“I am grateful for so many wonderful experiences over the past 16 years and look forward to my next chapter!”