From The Banner · Michelle L. Price, Associated Press · · 1m 40s
Trump Offers UFC President Dana White White House Press Secretary Role
Trump offers UFC president Dana White the White House press secretary job, sparking confusion over his priorities.
In brief
Trump offers UFC president Dana White the White House press secretary job, sparking confusion over his priorities. Trump offered UFC president Dana White the White House press secretary role, but White said he has too many jobs already. Originally reported by The Banner.
Trump offers Dana White White House press secretary role
President Donald Trump said Saturday he offered UFC president Dana White the job of White House press secretary.
Dana White plans Monday White House meeting
Dana White said he plans to meet with Trump at the White House on Monday after Trump's social media post.
Trump's social media post
Trump posted on social media that he made the offer to 'the Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior' to become the Republican president's chief spokesperson.
“the Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior”
Dana White's response
Dana White said he plans to fly to Washington right after the news conference to meet Trump on Monday.
Dana White's job confusion
Dana White said he has a lot of jobs already and seemed confused by the question about balancing the role with his current positions.
“Yeah, I got a lot of jobs already”
Trump's political transition
Trump's White House is in major transition after the GOP lost control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections.
Trump replaces chief of staff
Trump replaced Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff after the midterm election losses.
Dana White's previous White House experience
Dana White attended Trump's White House events in June 2025 and spoke at Republican National Conventions in 2016, 2020, and 2024.
In short
Trump offered UFC president Dana White the White House press secretary role, but White said he has too many jobs already.




