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President Donald Trump has offered Dana White, the CEO and President of the UFC, the role of White House press secretary. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, following the departure of Katie Zacharia from the position in October.
Trump’s Announcement on Truth Social
In his post, Trump wrote: “I am pleased to announce that the Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior, has been offered the job of Press Secretary of the United States.” He also requested that White bring several combat sports figures with him, naming Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Kayla Harrison. “We need these people to defend us against the Lunatic Left,” Trump added. “Dana, please take the job!”
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However, it remains unclear whether White has accepted the offer or how seriously Trump intends it. The UFC did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
A Series of Unconventional Press Secretary Suggestions
The offer to White follows a similar moment last week. During an interview, Trump was asked whether rapper Nicki Minaj might be considered for the press secretary role. He responded positively, saying, “That’s a good idea. I think I’ll have to think about that.” The comment drew widespread attention at the time.
Together, these episodes reflect an unusual period of uncertainty around the press secretary position at the White House.
Background on Recent Press Secretaries
Katie Zacharia held the press secretary role for just five days before her departure, making her tenure the shortest in White House history. She succeeded Karoline Leavitt, who served from January 20, 2025 through August 27. At 27 years old, Leavitt became the youngest person ever to hold the position. In October, Leavitt announced she was leaving the White House to join Fox News Channel as a contributor.
It is not yet known who Trump will ultimately select to fill the role on a permanent basis.
