Trump reaches for bold outsider Dana White as White House press secretary, but White turns it down
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President Donald Trump said he offered UFC chief Dana White the White House press secretary post, reflecting his push to bring in proven fighters and communicators, though a source says White declined for now.
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he had offered the White House press secretary job to UFC CEO Dana White, a move that reflects the president’s instinct for strong, media-savvy outsiders who know how to command attention. 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.