President Trump has offered the White House press secretary job to Dana White, the chief executive of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The president announced the offer on social media. The position is currently vacant.
Trump publicly extended the offer to White through a post on his social media platform. The message named White directly for the role. It also suggested bringing fighters along as aides.
White has led the U.F.C. as its chief executive for years. He is a longtime associate of the president. The two have maintained a public relationship throughout Trump’s political career.
The press secretary position has been empty since the previous officeholder departed. No permanent replacement has been named. The vacancy has left the administration without a primary spokesperson.
The suggestion to bring fighters as aides would mark a sharp departure from standard White House staffing. Press office roles typically go to communications professionals. No formal announcement has confirmed any such arrangement.
White has not publicly responded to the offer. It remains unclear whether he would accept the position. He continues to run the U.F.C. in his current role.
The offer drew immediate attention given White’s background in sports entertainment rather than government communications. Past press secretaries have come from political and media careers. The proposal signals an unconventional approach to the role.
It is also unknown whether White would need to step down from the U.F.C. to serve in the administration. Federal rules on outside employment could affect the arrangement. No timeline has been given for a decision.
