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Donald Trump offers UFC chief Dana White press secretary job
Trump names UFC boss Dana White as press secretary after firing Katie Zacharia.
In brief
Trump names UFC boss Dana White as press secretary after firing Katie Zacharia. Trump offered UFC chief Dana White the role of press secretary to replace fired Katie Zacharia, who served only five days. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Trump offers Dana White press secretary role
President Donald Trump has offered UFC chief Dana White the position of press secretary to replace Katie Zacharia.
White called 'violent fighter and warrior'
Trump described White as a 'violent fighter and warrior' who will defend against the 'Lunatic Left' in press briefings.
White's UFC fighters named as assistants
Trump listed UFC fighters including Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov as potential assistants for White.
White posts 'on to the next chapter'
White shared an image behind the press podium with caption 'on to the next chapter' and reposted Trump's offer on Instagram.
White House hung up on reporter
The White House hung up on a Daily Mail reporter who asked for clarity about White's potential role.
Zacharia served five days
Katie Zacharia was fired after serving just five days as press secretary following a disastrous first press conference.
Zacharia's brief tenure
Zacharia's tenure was shorter than Anthony Scaramucci's 11 days as communications director in 2017.
Zacharia's background
Zacharia previously served six weeks as a communications adviser at Homeland Security before becoming press secretary.
White's close ties with Trump
White is a close friend of Trump and held his UFC 250 event at the White House in 2024.
White's 2016 Republican Convention role
White spoke at Trump's 2016 Republican National Convention where Trump won the presidential nomination.
White's support for Trump
White supported Trump's 2024 campaign by gathering influencers to reach new audiences.
Trump's midterms claim
Trump claims Republican Dan Sullivan won Alaska election despite 25% of votes not yet counted.
White's potential role
It is unclear if White will take up the role after Trump's offer.
White's financial status
White is reported to be worth $500 million and is a close ally of Trump.
Zacharia's firing
Trump fired Zacharia after a disastrous first press conference and interview.
White's next steps
White is scheduled to meet Trump in the Oval Office on Monday to discuss the role.
The bottom line
Trump offered UFC chief Dana White the role of press secretary to replace fired Katie Zacharia, who served only five days.
