Trump Gets The Last Laugh On Press Secretary
President Donald Trump has made an unusual offer to one of his closest allies in professional sports, announcing that UFC President Dana White has been offered the position of White House press secretary.
Trump revealed the offer Saturday in a post on Truth Social, describing White as a fighter and warrior who would bring an entirely different approach to the high-profile communications position. The president encouraged the longtime UFC executive to accept, suggesting he would be unlike any press secretary the White House has had before.
White was in London attending a boxing event when Trump’s announcement became public. During a news conference, he was asked about the possibility of leaving his current responsibilities in the fighting world to take on a role in the administration.
White said he planned to travel to Washington immediately after the event to meet with Trump on Monday. He indicated that he would have more to say following their discussion, but did not confirm whether he intended to accept the offer.
His social media activity added another layer of speculation. White posted an AI-generated image showing himself standing behind the White House press secretary podium. He accompanied the image with the words, “On to the next chapter.”
He then shared Trump’s original announcement, further fueling questions about whether the UFC executive was seriously considering the position.
When reporters asked how he would manage the potential White House responsibilities alongside his existing business commitments, White acknowledged that he already had numerous jobs.
White has maintained a close relationship with Trump for years, with the president frequently appearing at UFC events and publicly praising the organization’s leadership. Their connection has made White one of the more recognizable figures in sports to openly support Trump.
The president’s proposal also included an unusual suggestion for who might join White in the White House communications operation. Trump named several well-known figures from the mixed martial arts world as potential assistants, including Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier and Amanda Nunes.
It remains unclear whether any of those individuals would have a role in the administration or whether Trump’s suggestion was intended as part of his broader announcement.
For now, White’s next move depends on his planned meeting with the president. Neither an acceptance nor a formal appointment has been confirmed, leaving the unusual offer as a developing story.
