# Trump Names Dana White as Press Secretary

> Trump offers UFC CEO Dana White White House press secretary role to defend against 'lunatic left'.
- Title: Trump Names Dana White as Press Secretary · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: Trump offers UFC CEO Dana White White House press secretary role to defend against 'lunatic left'.
- Keywords: trump, dana white, ufc, press secretary, lunatic left, political defense, Variety
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/biz/news/trump-press-secretary-ufc-dana-white-1236942110
- Author: Payton Turkeltaub
- Published: 2026-11-07T19:52:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, dana white, ufc, press secretary, lunatic left, political defense, entertainment, culture
## Trump Offers Press Secretary Role
Trump named UFC CEO Dana White as White House press secretary after Katie Zacharia was ousted in October.

> 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 Requested Assistants
Trump asked Dana White to bring fighters including Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Kayla Harris.

> We need these people to defend us against the Lunatic Left
## Political Defense Strategy
Trump requested Dana White to use fighters to counter political opponents by claiming they defend against 'lunatic left'.

> Dana will be a Press Secretary like none other. Dana, please take the job! President DONALD J. TRUMP
## Key takeaway

Trump appointed UFC CEO Dana White as press secretary, requesting he bring fighters to counter political opponents.