# 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.
- Title: Trump Offers UFC President Dana White White House Press…
- Summary: Trump offers UFC president Dana White the White House press secretary job, sparking confusion over his priorities.
- Keywords: dana white, ufc, white house press secretary, president donald trump, political transition, midterm elections, The Banner
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/trump-offers-ufcs-dana-white-job-as-white-house-press-secretary-VPCVJTHTSBAZXEEGHD3GNESXV4
- Author: Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
- Published: 2026-11-08T15:26:21.979+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dana white, ufc, white house press secretary, president donald trump, political transition, midterm elections, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Trump offered UFC president Dana White the White House press secretary role, but White said he has too many jobs already.