Trump touts UFC CEO Dana White for White House press secretary, but White reportedly declines
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President Donald Trump said he offered the White House press secretary job to UFC chief Dana White, though a source close to the matter says White turned it down, underscoring the administration’s increasingly chaotic staffing churn.
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he had offered the White House press secretary job to UFC CEO Dana White, continuing a pattern of spectacle-driven staffing choices from a White House that seems more focused on media stunts than stable governance. The post, which listed several UFC fighters as potential assistants, was shared by White House communications director Steven Cheung with an endorsement.
A source familiar with the discussion said White declined the offer. The president has been searching for a new press secretary after the departures of Karoline Leavitt and Katie Zacharia, the latter serving only five days.
White has been a frequent supporter of Trump, speaking at recent Republican National Conventions and helping the administration reach younger male voters. The president previously hosted a UFC bout on the White House lawn as part of the nation’s 250th-anniversary celebrations.
The offer came amid ongoing staffing changes in the administration, including the recent replacement of longtime chief of staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller. Trump told CBS News he expected to make additional personnel adjustments.
CNN contacted the White House and UFC for comment but did not receive a response.