Trump offers UFC chief Dana White vacant press secretary role after midterm losses
President Donald Trump suggested UFC CEO Dana White for the vacant press secretary position following the Republican Party's defeat in the recent midterm elections.
President Donald Trump announced that he had offered the vacant White House press secretary job to Ultimate Fighting Championship chief Dana White after the Republican Party suffered significant losses in the recent midterm elections. The proposal was made public on Sunday, with Trump saying White "loved the idea" and that "you wouldn’t mess around with him."
The offer came as the administration searches for a replacement after the brief tenure of former press secretary Katie Zacharia, who left the role after less than a week. No official response from White or the UFC has been confirmed.
Political analysts have noted that Trump has frequently turned to sports figures and events to generate media attention and rally his base. Earlier this year, a UFC cage match was staged on the White House South Lawn, an event that drew both praise and criticism.
The midterm results marked a notable shift in several traditionally Republican districts, prompting speculation about the administration's next steps in communication strategy.