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Trump Offers UFC Chief Dana White White House Press Secretary Role

CNBC•1 min read•Nov 7, 2026•Updated: 4h ago•REF: OPA-261107-25D

Key Takeaways

  • President Donald Trump offered the press secretary position to UFC chief Dana White on Saturday.
  • White has been a long-standing ally and prominent surrogate for Trump during political campaigns.
  • No official confirmation has been issued regarding whether White intends to accept the post.
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WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (OPA) — President Donald Trump offered the job of press secretary to UFC president and CEO Dana White on Saturday. The unexpected overture places one of the mixed martial arts promoter's most prominent figures at the center of potential administration staffing discussions.

White has maintained a remarkably close alliance with Trump for years, frequently appearing at campaign rallies and speaking on his behalf at major political events. Neither the White House nor White immediately confirmed whether the UFC executive plans to accept the high-profile communications role.

The press secretary position serves as the primary spokesperson for the executive branch, conducting daily briefings and managing relations with the White House press corps. Transitioning from sports promotion to federal media relations would mark a radical career shift for the combat sports executive.

Observers note that White's current leadership role within the multi-billion-dollar sports organization remains his primary professional focus. Further announcements regarding administration staffing are expected in the coming weeks as the White House finalizes its communications team.

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