Trump Offers UFC President Dana White White House Press Secretary Role
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he offered UFC president and CEO Dana White the position of White House Press Secretary. White responded via social media with a post that left his acceptance of the role ambiguous.
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, November 7, 2026 —
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he has offered the position of White House Press Secretary to UFC President and CEO Dana White.
The announcement was made by President Trump on Saturday. Following the offer, Dana White, who leads the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), responded through his social media channels.
White’s social media post regarding the offer reportedly left his acceptance of the role ambiguous. Specific details about the nature of White’s response or the exact wording used were not provided in the information available.
The White House Press Secretary role involves communicating the administration’s message and daily activities to the press corps. The current occupant of the position, or when a transition might occur if the offer were accepted, were not detailed.
Neither President Trump nor Dana White have issued further statements clarifying the situation beyond the initial announcement and White’s social media response. The timeline for any potential decision or further developments remains unspecified.
Story summarized from the original created by Akim Powell on www.wandtv.com, see more information here.
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