Trump Offers Press Secretary Post to UFC Boss

Working families and media consumers may see a new face at the White House briefing podium if Dana White accepts a job offer from President Donald Trump. The UFC president and CEO was named as the candidate for White House press secretary in a Truth Social post on Saturday, November 7. Trump stated that he requested White bring a specific group of assistants to the role.

The president identified six individuals to accompany White: Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Kayla Harris. Trump described the group as necessary to defend the administration against what he called the Lunatic Left. He characterized White as a violent fighter and warrior who would serve as a press secretary like none other.

White has not explicitly confirmed acceptance of the position in a traditional statement. However, he posted an image of himself standing at the White House press briefing room podium to his Instagram story. The caption on that post read, On to the next chapter. He followed it with a screenshot of the president's announcement. An account affiliated with the White House, Rapid Response 47, also shared the post on X.

The White House did not immediately respond to a request to confirm the offer. The vacancy has persisted since Karoline Leavitt departed earlier this year. The position saw a brief interim tenure when political commentator Katie Zacharia was selected. She was dismissed after less than a week and one press briefing, following reports that she presented herself as an attorney despite not passing the bar exam.

Trump and White have maintained a close relationship in recent years. Their connection was visible during the summer when UFC hosted a fight on the White House South Lawn. The event was part of celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary. Andrew Schleimer, CEO of UFC's parent company, stated that the company lost $30 million on that specific event.

The fight aired exclusively on Paramount+ and drew high-profile attendees. The guest list included Paramount CEO David Ellison and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The event highlighted the administration's ties to business leaders. White's appointment would follow a pattern of selecting figures from outside political backgrounds for senior roles.

The announcement came on a Saturday, leaving the timing of any official transition open. The White House press corps will likely await further clarification on whether the assistants named by the president will hold formal titles. The current setup suggests a shift in how the administration communicates with the public.