Trump taps UFC leader Dana White as possible White House press secretary pick
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President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he offered the White House press secretary role to UFC chief Dana White, who said he will meet with the president in Washington.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he had offered the White House press secretary role to Dana White, the chief executive of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He wrote that White would bring a fresh, energetic style to the job and suggested that several UFC fighters could serve as assistants, reflecting the administration’s willingness to think outside the box.
White told reporters at a boxing event in London that he was traveling to Washington, D.C., that night and had a meeting scheduled with the president on Monday. He declined to discuss the content of any conversations, saying, "> We have a meeting on Monday, so sure, I’ll have more to talk about after that."
After Trump's post, White shared an AI-generated image of himself behind the briefing podium on Instagram with the caption “On to the next chapter,” and also posted a screenshot of Trump's announcement.
The press secretary position has been vacant since Katie Zacharia left the role in October after a brief tenure. Earlier in the year, White organized a UFC bout on the South Lawn as part of the nation’s 250th-birthday celebrations, an event attended by several administration officials and Republican lawmakers. A White House spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The administration also announced a staff change on Friday, with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles stepping down and longtime aide Stephen Miller named as her successor.