Donald Trump, the President of the United States of America, on November 7, 2026, offered the position of the White House Press Secretary to Dana White who is the President and CEO of UFC.
Sources informed CNN that Dana White declined the offer but it is not clear yet whether or not White confirmed the rejection. He promised to meet with Trump on Monday to discuss the issue further. The article supposes that "Dayna White" is the same person as Dana White.
The job offer was made via the post on Truth Social. According to Trump, he was proud to announce that "Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior, has been offered the job of Press Secretary of the United States."
Then, he suggested that White should bring "assistants." Six UFC fighters were mentioned in the post and their photos were published. One of the names was mentioned in the form of "Kayla Harris" and Fox News assumed that it refers to two-time Olympic judo champion and UFC fighter Kayla Harrison.
Trump stated that these six UFC fighters were necessary for protection from his political opponents.
In response to the offer, White responded during a press conference at a Zuffa Boxing event in London on Saturday. He stated that he will fly from there and meet Trump on Monday.
He did not reveal his intention about accepting or rejecting the offer, adding that he "already has a lot of jobs." He also added a photo of Trump's message on Instagram alongside a photo of him at the podium in the press briefing room at the White House, writing, "On to the next chapter," per ABC News.
Washington Post added that White refused to comment on the offer. UFC spokeswoman and the White House did not immediately respond to CNN's request for comments.
CNN also reported through a source who was familiar with the offer, that White rejected the offer. The story was updated on Saturday, but neither White nor the White House has confirmed the news in my coverage. Considering White has plans to meet Trump, the final decision is yet unknown.
White is the president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, an organization that he has led since 2001, and the chief of Zuffa Boxing, whose partners are from Saudi Arabia.
It is believed that he plans to expand the boxing organization and organize more events globally. The Ultimate Fighting Championship belongs to TKO Group Holdings.
Trump and White have been linked for decades. According to Fox News, the pair had known each other for many years due to their relationship built up in the process of supporting UFC in its rise. Later on, White supported Donald Trump's presidential campaigns, and he even thanked him for introducing him to internet influencers.
White and Trump made a joint appearance on June 14, 2026, at the UFC Freedom 250 organized on the White House lawn to celebrate Trump's 80th birthday.
This offer occurred against the backdrop of a shift at the White House. In a story reported by CNN and Fox News, on Friday the administration said that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff.
This incident is independent of the other incident, but the two together have brought the focus on the presidential administration.
The press secretary is one of the most well-known positions in the capital city of America, and the person who holds it speaks for the president in briefings. The ABC report says that the offer is unconventional even for an unconventional president.
Using the social media post to offer the position and naming the assistants from UFC fighters was immediately noticed by many. It could be seen as a joke or as political theater, and White's supporters claim that his communication skills and following makes him suitable for this position.
The meeting scheduled for Monday may help determine whether White is seriously thinking about the job or it was just an honorary offer.
Either way, White will need to figure out how to juggle the government job and his responsibilities with TKO and Zuffa Boxing. In case of refusal, attention will be drawn to White's boxing and UFC matches.
