Entertainment · November 7, 2026
UFC’s Dana White Confirms He’s Meeting With Donald Trump After White House Press Secretary Job Offer
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On Saturday, November 7, President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that he has offered the position of White House Press Secretary to UFC CEO Dana White. The offer follows the departure of Katie Zacharia, who left the role last month after serving for five days. White, age 57, confirmed to reporters after a boxing event in London that he is traveling to Washington, D.C., to meet with the president regarding the offer. In his post, the president referred to White as a "violent Fighter and Warrior" and suggested White bring several UFC athletes with him as assistants.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- President Donald Trump offered the White House Press Secretary job to UFC CEO Dana White.
- The offer was announced on a Saturday via Truth Social.
- The previous Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia, left the role after five days on the job.
- Trump described White as a "violent Fighter and Warrior."
Reported by only some outlets
- Us Weekly reports Dana White is 57 years old and is currently flying to Washington, D.C., to meet with the president.
- Deadline reports that Katie Zacharia was fired after misrepresenting herself as a lawyer.
- Trump listed Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Kayla Harris as potential assistants for White.
Confirmed
- President Trump offered Dana White the role of White House Press Secretary via Truth Social.
- Dana White is meeting with Trump in Washington, D.C., regarding the offer.
- Katie Zacharia held the position for only five days in October before vacating it.
Reported
Rumor
- The offer may be an instance of 'trolling' rather than a serious appointment. (Deadline)
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