Trump offers White House press secretary job to UFC chief Dana White

US President Donald Trump has offered the job of White House press secretary to Dana White, the head of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and a long-time friend, in a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, 7 November.

Mr. Trump described Mr. White as a “violent Fighter and Warrior” and acknowledged that he would be an unusual choice. According to CNN, the President also suggested that Mr. White bring six UFC fighters with him as assistants. White House communications director Steven Cheung shared the post and urged Mr. White to accept.

It is not yet clear whether he will. Mr. White shared the announcement on Instagram with a picture of himself at the briefing-room podium and the words “On to the next chapter”. CNN, citing a source, reported that he had turned the offer down, while NBC News and other outlets reported that he planned to meet Mr. Trump on Monday to discuss it.

A job with high turnover

The press secretary briefs reporters at the White House every day and is the administration’s most visible spokesperson. The post has changed hands quickly in Mr. Trump’s second term. Karoline Leavitt, who held it from January 2025, stepped down in August 2026, saying she wanted more time with her family. Katie Zacharia, appointed in October, was dismissed after five days, the shortest tenure on record. If Mr. White takes the job, he will be the third person in the role since Ms. Leavitt left.

Mr. White has run the UFC since 2001 and built it into a global business. He has spoken in support of Mr. Trump at several Republican national conventions.

What’s next

Mr. White is expected to meet the President on Monday, 9 November, after which his decision should be known.