Donald Trump offers press secretary role to UFC chief Dana White
President Donald Trump has offered the position of White House press secretary to UFC CEO Dana White. While White posted an image suggesting he might accept, reports indicate he has declined the offer, though he is scheduled to meet with the President.
Why it matters
The potential appointment of a high-profile sports executive to a key political communications role highlights the unconventional nature of the current administration's staffing strategy.
Dana White and President Donald Trump pose for a photo during a UFC event in 2024. ( Getty Images: Sarah Stier )
Donald Trump has asked UFC chief executive Dana White to serve as White House press secretary.
Dana White posted an image to social media of him standing behind the White House press briefing room podium.
The White House has been without a press secretary since Katie Zacharia left the position in October.
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"I am pleased to announce that the Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior, has been offered the job of Press Secretary of the United States," Trump wrote on his Truth Social account.
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