President Donald Trump said Saturday that he had offered Dana White, the president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the job of White House press secretary. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, but it remains unclear whether the offer is serious or whether White will accept it.
Trump also suggested that several UFC fighters could join White as assistants. The post named Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje and Amanda Nunes, and described them as defenders against the “Lunatic Left.” The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
What Trump said about Dana White and the press secretary role
In his post, Trump called White a “violent Fighter and Warrior” and said he had been offered the job of press secretary. Trump urged White to take the position, adding that he would be “a Press Secretary like none other.” The post did not provide details about when White might begin, what the role would involve, or whether White had agreed to serve.
Trump’s mention of UFC fighters as possible assistants was part of the same post. It is not confirmation that Nurmagomedov, Gaethje or Nunes have been asked to join the White House staff. The source account provides no response from White or the named fighters, and the White House had not publicly clarified the offer when it was asked for comment.
White and Trump have a long-standing relationship
Trump and White have been friends for years, according to the report. Trump has attended many UFC fights while serving in the White House. Earlier this year, White also organized a UFC event on the White House South Lawn as part of events commemorating the United States’ 250th birthday. Many Trump administration officials and Republican lawmakers attended the fight in July.
The report does not say that White has held a government communications post before. For now, the key points readers can verify from the announcement are:
- Trump said he offered White the press secretary job on Truth Social on Saturday.
- Trump named three UFC fighters as possible assistants in his post.
- The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
- The report does not confirm that White accepted the offer or that an appointment was made.
What is known about the reported offer
| Question | What the source reports |
|---|---|
| Who was offered the job? | Dana White, the president and CEO of the UFC. |
| Who made the announcement? | President Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post on Saturday. |
| Has White accepted? | The report does not say that he has accepted. |
| Who did Trump name as possible assistants? | Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje and Amanda Nunes. |
| What did the White House say? | A spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. |
The White House press secretary position was vacant
The reported offer comes as the press secretary position is vacant. Katie Zacharia left the role in October after five days. She had replaced Karoline Leavitt, who had served as press secretary since Trump returned to office in January of the previous year. Leavitt announced in August that she would leave the post to spend more time with her family.
The report also describes a separate leadership change announced Friday. Chief of staff Susie Wiles said she would step down, and Trump named longtime aide Stephen Miller as her replacement. The source does not connect that change to the offer to White. It also does not say when a new press secretary might be named.
Trending FAQ
Did Dana White accept Trump’s offer?
The report does not confirm that White accepted. It says Trump announced that he had offered White the position, and that the White House had not immediately responded to a request for comment.
Who did Trump suggest could assist White?
Trump named UFC fighters Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje and Amanda Nunes in his post. The report does not confirm that any of them were offered staff positions.
Why is the press secretary position open?
Katie Zacharia left the role in October after five days. She had replaced Karoline Leavitt, who announced in August that she would leave to spend more time with her family.
What is Dana White’s connection to Trump?
The report says the two have been friends for years and that Trump has attended many UFC fights while serving in the White House. White also organized a UFC event on the White House South Lawn earlier this year.