UFC CEO Dana White is heading to Washington, D.C., after former President Donald Trump offered him the role of White House Press Secretary in a dramatic social media post. White confirmed his travel plans just hours after Trump’s announcement, saying he had a Monday meeting with the president but stopped short of officially accepting the position.
Trump’s Unconventional Pitch
Trump made the job offer on Truth Social, calling White a “violent fighter and warrior” and requesting he bring UFC stars—some of whom are foreign-born—as assistants. Named fighters included Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Amanda Nunes, with Trump quipping, “We need these people to defend us against the Lunatic Left.” He closed the post with a direct plea: “Dana, please take the job.”
Mixed Signals on Acceptance
While White has not publicly committed, he stoked speculation by posting an AI-generated video of himself at the White House podium captioned, “On to the next chapter.” Meanwhile, CNN reported an anonymous source close to White claims he declined the offer. Neither White nor Trump’s team has clarified the status of discussions.
A Press Shop in Chaos
The role has been vacant since Karoline Leavitt’s departure, aside from a five-day stint by Katie Zacharia—the shortest tenure in history, beating Anthony Scaramucci’s infamous 11-day record. Trump defended Zacharia’s abrupt exit, telling reporters she was treated “very unfairly” and suggesting she voluntarily stepped back.
Trump allies like advisor Alex Bruesewitz and communications director Steven Cheung cheered the prospect of White taking the job, with Cheung tweeting, “Hell yeah! Do it Dana White. It’ll be just like old times.” The two have a long-standing relationship, recently collaborating on a UFC event at the White House during Trump’s 80th birthday celebrations.
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