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Trump offers Dana White White House press secretary role
Trump names UFC boss Dana White as next White House press secretary.
In brief
Trump names UFC boss Dana White as next White House press secretary. Trump offered UFC CEO Dana White the White House press secretary role, citing his combat background and MAGA alignment. Originally reported by France24.
Trump offers press secretary role
Trump announced on Truth Social that UFC CEO Dana White would become the new White House press secretary.
“I am pleased to announce that the Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior, has been offered the job of Press Secretary of the United States”
Dana White's response
White did not explicitly accept but posted an AI-generated photo showing him in the White House press briefing room.
“On to the next chapter”
White House vacancy
The White House has been without a press secretary since October 16 when Katie Zacharia left after less than a week.
Dana White's background
White, 57, is president and CEO of the UFC, the largest and most successful organization in mixed martial arts globally.
Trump's requested fighters
Trump asked for six UFC titleholders including two from Russia's Dagestan region and American fighters to defend against the Lunatic Left.
“We need these people to defend us against the Lunatic Left”
Historical ties
Trump and White have old friendship, with White attending UFC events in Miami, New York and New Jersey since Trump's second term.
What it means
Trump offered UFC CEO Dana White the White House press secretary role, citing his combat background and MAGA alignment.
