Donald Trump has offered the White House press secretary role to Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The position has been vacant since mid-October, following the departure of Katie Zacharia after a brief tenure. White, a Trump ally and donor, has neither formally accepted nor turned down the offer, though he shared a photo of himself behind the White House podium, signaling his interest in the role.
White, who has been president of the UFC since 2001 and CEO since 2023, confirmed he would travel to Washington, DC, to meet with Trump. He expressed concerns about his existing workload, stating, 'I got a lot of jobs already.' Trump, however, described White as 'a violent Fighter and Warrior' who would bring 'assistants' to 'defend us against the Lunatic Left.' The offer came a day after Trump appointed Stephen Miller as his next chief of staff following Republican losses in midterm elections.
The White House press secretary role has been vacant since Karoline Leavitt stepped down in August. Zacharia, who replaced Leavitt, lasted only five days before leaving the post. Trump's offer to White follows a period of political turmoil, with the administration preparing to lurch further right. The move signals a shift in strategy, with White potentially serving as a public face of the Trump administration.
White's potential appointment has sparked debate, with some questioning the seriousness of the offer. While White has not formally accepted, his actions and statements suggest interest. The role remains unconfirmed, and the administration continues to navigate political challenges, including potential investigations into Trump's allies and policies.