Trump Offers Dana White the White House Press Secretary Job: What We Know
UFC CEO Dana White has been offered the job of White House press secretary, President Donald Trump said Saturday. White has not said yes or no, but he told reporters he is meeting with Trump on Monday. The surprise offer made “Dana White” one of the top US searches over the past 24 hours, with more than 200,000 searches on Google Trends.
Quick answer: is Dana White the new press secretary?
Not yet. As of Saturday night, White had not accepted the job. He said he has a meeting with the president on Monday, Nov. 9, and expects to have more to say after that. CNN, as cited by ESPN, reported from a source that White was not taking the role, but White himself has not ruled it out.
What Trump said
In a Saturday social media post, Trump praised White as a fighter and warrior and said he had been offered the job of press secretary. Trump also urged White to bring a group of well-known UFC fighters along as assistants to defend the administration against what he called the “Lunatic Left,” and closed by asking White to please take the job.
How Dana White responded
- He posted an image of himself at the White House briefing room podium on Instagram with the caption “On to the next chapter.”
- At a post-fight news conference in London, he said he was flying to Washington and has a meeting with Trump on Monday.
- Asked how he would juggle the job with his current roles, he remarked that he already has a lot of jobs.
- He did not say whether he had accepted the offer.
Why the press secretary job is open
Karoline Leavitt stepped down at the end of August 2026, saying she wanted more time with her young family. Her successor, conservative commentator Katie Zacharia, left after just five days in the role. That has left the administration without a permanent chief spokesperson during a turbulent stretch.
The offer also comes days after Democrats won control of both the House and the Senate in the Nov. 3 midterm elections, and a day after Trump announced Stephen Miller would replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff.
Who is Dana White?
White is the longtime leader of the UFC, the mixed martial arts promotion valued at more than $15 billion, and he also runs Zuffa Boxing. He is a close friend and long-time supporter of Trump, has spoken at the 2016, 2020 and 2024 Republican National Conventions, and helped stage a UFC event on the White House South Lawn in summer 2026 to mark America’s 250th anniversary.
Is the offer serious?
That is the big unanswered question. At least one outlet suggested the post may have been tongue-in-cheek, and neither the White House nor the UFC responded to requests for comment on Saturday. Monday’s meeting should make things clearer. We will update this story when there is news.
Key facts at a glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who made the offer? | President Donald Trump, in a Nov. 7 social media post |
| Has White accepted? | No, not as of Saturday night |
| What happens next? | White meets Trump on Monday, Nov. 9 |
| Who held the job last? | Katie Zacharia (5 days), before her Karoline Leavitt |
Sources
- CBS News: Trump says he offered press secretary role to Dana White
- ESPN: Trump offers press secretary role to UFC boss Dana White
- AP via ABC7 New York: Dana White says he will meet Trump Monday
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