Trump Offers Dana White the Role of White House Press Secretary

In a recent turn of events, President Donald Trump has extended an offer to Dana White, known as the head of the UFC, to become the new White House press secretary. This decision aligns with Trump’s characteristic unconventional approach.

Dana White confirmed his intention to meet with Trump at the White House on Monday. He addressed the media during a boxing event in London, expressing his plans to fly directly to Washington for discussions.

White, already balancing numerous roles in the fighting industry, expressed some confusion about how he would juggle this potential new position. “I got a lot of jobs already,” he remarked, leaving questions about the specifics of their discussions unanswered.

Before the press conference, White shared an Instagram post featuring Trump’s social media announcement, alongside a photograph of himself in the White House press briefing room. The caption read “On to the next chapter.” As of Saturday, both the White House and the UFC did not comment on the situation.

Trump’s offer suggests White would bring several UFC fighters as assistants, intended to bolster the administration against opposing political forces. Trump urged, “Dana, please take the job!” However, it remains uncertain whether White seriously considers the role.

Instead, White utilized part of the press conference to outline his aspirations to grow Zuffa Boxing, with backing from Saudi partners, aiming for global events.

This development emerges amid significant changes within Trump’s administration, following the Republican Party’s losses in recent midterm elections. Democrats claimed historic victories, shifting control of both Congress houses away from Republicans.

Trump has replaced adviser Susie Wiles with aide Stephen Miller as chief of staff, known for driving the administration’s stern immigration stance. The change follows Katie Zacharia’s brief appointment as press secretary, lasting only five days.

Since Karoline Leavitt’s departure in August, the press secretary role remains unfilled. Trump’s camaraderie with White, evidenced by previous UFC event attendances, underscores their relationship.

In June, White and UFC figures attended a celebratory event on the White House’s South Lawn, marking America’s 250th independence anniversary and Trump’s 80th birthday. An octagonal fighting ring under a technological marvel called “The Claw” featured prominently. White reflected on the event, saying it was “an amazing experience.”

White has also been a speaker at the Republican National Conventions in the years 2016, 2020, and 2024.