Trump offers White House press secretary role to Dana White
US President Donald Trump has asked Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship, to serve as White House press secretary.
The announcement came via Trump's Truth Social account on Saturday, where he praised White as a 'Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior.' Trump specifically asked White to 'take the job' and encouraged him to bring assistants, noting that 'some are not from our country.'
Background on the position
Dana White has led the UFC since 2001 and became its CEO in 2023. The White House press secretary position remains vacant following the departure of Katie Zacharia, who left the role on October 16 after a shaky debut press briefing. Her tenure lasted less than a week after her appointment.
Breaking news
This is a developing story with no confirmation yet from Dana White regarding whether he will accept the position. The White House has not issued an official statement regarding the reported offer.
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