Dana White to meet with Trump over White House press secretary offer

Trump's Offer to Dana White

US President Donald Trump has made an offer to UFC boss Dana White to become the White House press secretary, as announced on Trump's social media post. In the post, Trump called White "a violent Fighter and Warrior" and asked him to bring several UFC fighters along as assistants, saying "We need these people to defend us against the Lunatic Left."

White's Response

White, who was in London on Saturday for a boxing event, was asked about Trump's post and responded by saying that he planned to fly to Washington and meet with Trump on Monday, as reported by NPR. He declined to say what conversations he'd had with Trump, but said, "I'm sure I'll have more to talk about after that." White also posted an image of himself behind the lectern in the White House press briefing room on Instagram, with the words "On to the next chapter."

Background on the White House Press Secretary Role

The White House press secretary role has been vacant since Katie Zacharia's tenure ended last month after less than a week. Zacharia replaced Karoline Leavitt, who left the role at the end of August. The role of the press secretary is to serve as the primary spokesperson for the president and the White House, and to brief the press on a daily basis.

Trump's Relationship with White

Trump and White have a long-standing relationship, with White having publicly backed Trump's presidential campaign in 2016, as reported by The Star. Trump has attended several UFC events, and in June, the White House hosted a night of UFC fights as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. White has also spoken at the Republican National Conventions in 2016, 2020, and 2024.

UFC Fighters as Assistants

Trump has asked White to bring several UFC fighters along as assistants, including Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Kayla Harrison, and Amanda Nunes, as stated in Trump's social media post. It is unclear what role these fighters would play in the White House.

White's Current Commitments

White currently has several time-consuming commitments, including leading the UFC and Power Slap, a regulated slap-fighting promotion league. He has also just launched Zuffa Boxing, a professional promotion company, and was unveiled as one of three new board members of Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, as reported by The Star.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of the White House press secretary role?

The White House press secretary role has been vacant since Katie Zacharia's tenure ended last month after less than a week, as reported by multiple sources.

Who has been offered the job of White House press secretary?

US President Donald Trump has offered the job of White House press secretary to UFC boss Dana White, according to Trump's social media post.

What is the nature of Trump's relationship with White?

Trump and White have a long-standing relationship, with White having publicly backed Trump's presidential campaign in 2016, as reported by The Star.

As the meeting between Trump and White approaches, it remains to be seen whether White will accept the offer and become the new White House press secretary. According to The Star, a source familiar with the matter said that White had declined the idea, but this has not been confirmed by White or the White House. The situation is still developing, and more information is expected to come out after the meeting on Monday.