President Trump offers UFC CEO Dana White press secretary position

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has offered UFC president and CEO Dana White the job of White House press secretary. Trump wrote that White, described as a "fighter and warrior," has been offered the position and that the offer also extends to White's assistants, "even though some are not from our Country." He added that the appointment is intended to help "defend us against the left."

In response, White posted an Instagram story showing himself behind a press secretary lectern with the caption, "On to the next chapter," though it was not clear whether he intends to accept the role.

The offer follows the recent departure of former press secretary Katie Zacharia, who left the position five days after assuming it in October. Trump said he had spoken with Zacharia after her first briefing, questioning whether the job was a good fit for her.

The announcement also came after Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller was promoted to chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, and three days after Democrats secured majorities in both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections.

Trump and White have a long-standing personal relationship; White previously praised Trump during the 2016 campaign and recalled that Trump was the first to recognize the UFC's potential. In June, Trump hosted a UFC match on the White House South Lawn.

The White House and UFC did not immediately respond to requests for comment.