Trump says he offered 'violent fighter' Dana White the role of press secretary: 'Dana, please take the job!'
Donald Trump announced he offered UFC CEO Dana White the position of White House press secretary. The offer is framed as a move to defend the administration against political opposition.
Why it matters
It illustrates the unconventional approach to staffing and political communication within the Trump administration.
Dana White, the CEO of the UFC, during a press conference at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Trump said he offered White the job of White House press secretary. Jeff Bottari/Getty Images Donald Trump said Saturday he offered UFC CEO Dana White the job of White House press secretary. The president said the "violent fighter" was needed to defend against the "radical left." The offer comes weeks after Katie Zacharia was hired for the role, only to be ousted days later. President Donald Trump says he's offered UFC CEO Dana White the job of White House press secretary. The offer to the world-famous fight wrangler comes days after a bruising midterm election for Trump's party, during which the Democrats took control of both houses of Congress and a handful of key governorships.
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