Trump taps Dana White as potential White House press secretary in bold move to shake up messaging
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President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has extended an offer to UFC leader Dana White to become White House press secretary, as the administration seeks a fresh voice after recent turnover.
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he had offered Ultimate Fighting Championship chief Dana White the job of White House press secretary, signaling another high-energy choice from an administration that favors strong personalities and direct communication. "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 on his Truth Social account, adding that White would be a press secretary "like none other." "Dana, please take the job!" he added.
White told reporters in London that he was flying to Washington "right now" and would meet with Trump on Monday. He said, "I'm sure we'll have more to talk about after that," and noted that he already had "a lot of jobs." Earlier, White posted an Instagram story showing himself behind a White House press conference lectern with the caption "On to the next chapter."
The offer comes as the administration searches for a new press secretary after Katie Zacharia resigned less than five days into the role following a difficult initial briefing. Her predecessor, Karoline Leavitt, who had been described by the president as one of his "most trusted aides," stepped down in August to focus on family matters. Trump previously praised Leavitt as "one of the best White House Press Secretaries in the History of the Office."