# Donald Trump offers UFC chief Dana White press secretary job

> Trump names UFC boss Dana White as press secretary after firing Katie Zacharia.
- Title: Donald Trump offers UFC chief Dana White press secretary job
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Dailymail — https://dailymail.com/news/article-16274621/donald-trump-dana-white-ufc-secretary.html
- Published: 2026-11-07T18:51:13+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: donna trump, dana white, katie zacharia, ufc, press secretary, white house, midterms, maga, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Trump offered UFC chief Dana White the role of press secretary to replace fired Katie Zacharia, who served only five days.