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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Saturday, Nov. 7, that he had offered UFC President and CEO Dana White the position of White House press secretary, calling on the longtime mixed martial arts promoter to bring several prominent fighters into the administration as assistants. The announcement comes as Trump reorganizes his senior leadership following Republican losses in the midterm elections, although White has not publicly confirmed that he will accept the position.
In a Truth Social post, Trump praised White’s combative personality and suggested the UFC executive would bring a different approach to the White House briefing room.
“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,” Trump wrote, according to Reuters.
The president also proposed an unusual roster of assistants drawn from professional mixed martial arts, naming Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes and Kayla Harris.
“I have requested that he bring with him assistants, even though some are not from our Country, of Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Kayla Harris,” Trump wrote. “We need these people to defend us against the Lunatic Left.”
He concluded with a direct appeal to the UFC executive: “Dana will be a Press Secretary like none other. Dana, please take the job!”
Trump’s language left uncertainty about whether the proposal was a formal employment offer or a lighthearted public invitation. Neither White nor UFC parent company TKO Group Holdings had immediately provided confirmation that the executive intended to leave his position in professional sports.
White responded on Instagram by sharing an image depicting himself at the White House press briefing podium with the caption “On to the next chapter.” He also shared a screenshot of Trump’s announcement, according to TheWrap. The posts acknowledged the president’s proposal but stopped short of confirming a career move.
Trump and White have maintained a relationship spanning approximately 25 years, beginning when Trump hosted early UFC events at his Atlantic City casino. White subsequently became a prominent political supporter, endorsing Trump during his presidential campaigns and speaking at three Republican National Conventions.
Their association continued during Trump’s second term. On June 14, 2026, the UFC held an event on the White House South Lawn as part of celebrations marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. White has also appeared alongside Trump at public events, including an August gathering in Las Vegas where the president promoted his economic policies.
The proposal follows an extended period of turnover in the White House communications office. Karoline Leavitt, who became the youngest White House press secretary when Trump returned to office in January 2025, departed in August. Her successor, Katie Zacharia, was removed in October after serving approximately five days and conducting one brief press briefing.
According to Scripps News, Zacharia’s departure followed questions about her legal credentials, including her use of the title attorney despite not having passed the California bar examination. The press secretary position has remained vacant since her departure, leaving the administration without a permanent spokesperson responsible for conducting regular White House briefings.
Trump’s latest offer also comes one day after he announced that Stephen Miller would replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff beginning Monday, Nov. 9. The leadership changes follow the Nov. 3 midterm elections, which gave Democrats control of both chambers of Congress and increased pressure on the president to reconsider his administration’s political and communications strategies.
The White House press secretary serves as the administration’s principal public spokesperson, communicating presidential policies, responding to questions from journalists and coordinating official messaging. White’s experience centers on professional sports promotion, business management and public relations rather than government communications, making his potential appointment a departure from the position’s conventional professional background.
As of Saturday afternoon, the White House had not formally announced White’s appointment, and the UFC executive had not confirmed whether he would accept. Trump’s public invitation and White’s social media response leave the position’s future unresolved as the administration prepares for further personnel changes.
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