President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he has offered the position of White House press secretary to Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White. In a post shared on Truth Social, the president praised the sports executive as a “violent Fighter and Warrior” and urged him to accept the role. Trump further requested that White bring several prominent mixed martial arts figures to serve as his assistants to help “defend us against the Lunatic Left,” “Dana will be a Press Secretary like none other. Dana, please take the job!” the president wrote.
The offer comes as the White House seeks to fill a vacancy that has remained open since October 16, following the departure of Katie Zacharia after just five days in the position. While the unconventional nature of the proposal led some observers to speculate whether the announcement was a serious political appointment or a public relations maneuver, the situation remains fluid. White, a longtime supporter of the president, did not immediately confirm his intentions regarding the federal appointment.
During a news conference in London on Saturday, White declined to provide specifics regarding the offer but confirmed he is traveling to Washington, D.C., to meet with the president on Monday. When asked about the potential to balance his existing responsibilities with a government role, White noted his current workload but indicated he would have more to say following his upcoming discussion with the president. He later shared an image on social media showing himself at the White House press briefing room podium with the caption, “On to the next chapter.”
As the administration navigates a broader staffing shake-up following recent midterm election results, the potential selection of a high-profile sports executive has drawn significant public attention. Both the White House and UFC representatives have remained largely quiet regarding the details of the proposal. Political analysts continue to evaluate the implications of such an appointment as the president prepares for the next phase of his administration amid ongoing legislative challenges and upcoming congressional investigations.