# Trump offers Dana White White House press secretary role

> Trump names UFC boss Dana White as next White House press secretary.
- Title: Trump offers Dana White White House press secretary role
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Trump offered UFC CEO Dana White the White House press secretary role, citing his combat background and MAGA alignment.