Dana White Considers Trump’s Press Secretary Offer

UFC CEO Dana White plans to meet with President Donald Trump on Monday. The discussion will center around Trump’s proposal for White to become the White House press secretary. White revealed his intentions after a Zuffa Boxing event in London, indicating his travel plans to Washington after the event.

White humorously pointed out his busy schedule, saying, “I got a lot of jobs already.” He mentioned the upcoming meeting would provide more information.

Trump posted on Truth Social about his offer, urging White to take the role. Trump’s message read, “We need these people to defend us against the Lunatic Left. Dana will be a Press Secretary like none other. Dana, please take the job!”

The president also suggested involving current and former UFC fighters as assistants, mentioning names like Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, and Amanda Nunes.

White fueled the conversation further by sharing an Instagram image of himself at the White House briefing podium, captioned, “On to the next chapter.” White House communications director Steven Cheung encouraged the idea, sharing Trump’s post with the comment, “Hell yeah! Do it, @DanaWhite!”

This proposal comes during shifts in Trump’s communications team. Karoline Leavitt stepped down as press secretary in August for family reasons. Her successor, Katie Zacharia, held the position for only five days in October. Additionally, Trump announced that Stephen Miller would replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff after recent midterm elections resulted in Democrats gaining control of Congress.

White and Trump have a long-standing relationship dating back to 2001 when Trump’s Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City hosted a UFC event. This allowed UFC to gain establishment at a significant venue. Later on, White became an outspoken advocate for Trump’s presidential campaigns, speaking at the Republican National Conventions in 2016 and 2020 and introducing Trump at the 2024 convention.

The connection between White and Trump was visible on the White House lawn in June, during the UFC Freedom 250 event celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary, coinciding with Trump’s 80th birthday.

Trump credits White with helping him engage with younger, online influencers who expanded his reach beyond traditional political venues. “He introduced me to people I never heard of, young kids,” Trump stated earlier this year.

With Democrats poised to control Congress soon, Trump’s communications hurdles may intensify. Democratic lawmakers plan to scrutinize the administration, specifically its immigration policies. Rep. Robert Garcia, leading Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, aims to assess Stephen Miller’s role in these policies.

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