Trump Offers Dana White White House Press Secretary Role

The White House has been without a permanent press secretary since Karoline Leavitt left the administration earlier this year. On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced that he has offered the position to Dana White, the president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

In a post on Truth Social, the president stated that he is pleased to announce the offer. He described White as a violent fighter and warrior. Trump requested that White bring a specific group of assistants to the role. He named UFC fighters Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Justin Gaethje. The list also included former champions Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Kayla Harris.

Trump noted that some of the selected assistants are not from the United States. He wrote that these individuals are needed to defend the administration against what he called the Lunatic Left. The president concluded the post by urging White to accept the job.

White responded shortly after the announcement was made. He shared an image on his Instagram story showing himself standing at the White House press briefing room podium. The photo included the caption On to the next chapter. He followed that post with a screenshot of the president’s statement. An account affiliated with the White House, Rapid Response 47, also shared the post on the social platform X.

The White House did not immediately confirm the offer in response to a request for comment. It remains unclear whether White has formally accepted the position. Trump and White have maintained a close relationship in recent years. Their bond was visible over the summer when the UFC hosted a fight on the White House South Lawn. The event was part of the celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary.

Andrew Schleimer, the CEO of the UFC's parent company, said the company lost $30 million on the White House event. The fight aired exclusively on Paramount+. The guest list included Paramount CEO David Ellison and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Trump previously selected political commentator Katie Zacharia for the role. She was dismissed after less than a week and one press briefing. Reports indicated she presented herself as an attorney without having passed the bar exam.