Sports · November 7, 2026
Trump says he's asked UFC boss White to be new press secretary
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President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that his social media announcement offering the White House Press Secretary position to UFC CEO Dana White was a joke. Speaking to reporters in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump clarified that the offer was "just a little fun" and intended as humor, noting that the inclusion of several UFC fighters as proposed assistants should have indicated it was not a serious suggestion. While the President maintained that White "loves the idea," he confirmed that White's scheduled meeting at the White House on Monday is for "other reasons." White previously acknowledged the social media post by sharing a meme about a "next chapter" while jokingly referencing his current heavy workload.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he was "only kidding" or joking about offering Dana White the Press Secretary job.
- Trump claimed that Dana White "loves the idea" or "likes the idea" of the position.
- Trump noted that the inclusion of UFC fighters as assistants was part of the joke.
- Dana White is still scheduled to meet with the President on Monday in Washington, D.C.
- Trump suggested that reporters "wouldn’t mess around" with White as much as they do with others.
Reported by only some outlets
- Trump spoke to reporters in West Palm Beach, Florida, or on his way back from his beach club.
- The Guardian reports the president shared an AI cartoon showing UFC fighters beating up journalists.
- Trump clarified that White's Monday visit is for "other reasons" or "other matters".
- Dana White confirmed his Monday D.C. travel during a Zuffa Boxing press conference in London.
Confirmed
- Donald Trump stated the job offer to Dana White was a joke.
- Trump named specific UFC fighters as potential assistants in his original social media post.
- Dana White and Donald Trump are scheduled to meet on Monday.
- Dana White currently serves as CEO and President of the UFC.
Reported
- Dana White has already declined the job offer. (ESPN)
- Dana White was traveling from London to D.C. for the meeting. (CBS Sports)
Rumor
- The potential move to the White House is White's 'next chapter'. (Dana White via social media meme)
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