Donald Trump offers White House press secretary role to UFC CEO Dana White

United States President Donald Trump has publicly offered the position of White House press secretary to Dana White, the CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Trump announced the proposal on his Truth Social platform, characterizing White as a "great fighter" and a "warrior," while urging him to accept the position. The role has remained vacant since October 16, 2026, following the dismissal of Katie Zacharia, who was removed from the post less than a week after her appointment.

In addition to the offer, Trump expressed his intention to have White bring a team of six professional mixed martial arts fighters to serve as collaborators within the administration. The list of proposed associates includes Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Kayla Harris. Trump noted that some of these individuals are not American citizens, stating that this would not hinder their involvement and emphasizing their need to help defend his administration against the "irrational Left.

As of November 8, 2026, Dana White has not yet officially accepted the offer. The proposal reflects a unique administrative strategy, as Trump described his vision for a press secretary who would operate unlike any individual who has previously held the office.