Trump Offers UFC's Dana White Press Secretary Job
The President proposed White take the role and bring six mixed martial arts fighters along as assistants.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Mixed Martial Arts
President Donald Trump offered UFC CEO Dana White the job of White House press secretary in a Truth Social post on Saturday afternoon. Trump asked White to bring six mixed martial arts fighters as assistants, and the post included an image of White behind the White House briefing room podium.
Why it matters
The offer puts a longtime Trump ally and the leader of the UFC into a prominent government communications role, bringing the sports industry closer to the center of the executive branch. The move comes after Republicans lost both chambers of Congress on Tuesday, and as Stephen Miller takes over as White House chief of staff on Monday.
Trump asked White to bring six named fighters, including Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Kayla Harrison. White has led the UFC for more than two decades, and it is not yet known whether he will accept the role.
The players
Donald Trump
The 47th President of the United States, who posted the offer and has a long-running association with the UFC and its leadership.
Dana White
The longtime president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, who has promoted Trump-era political appearances and has led the UFC for more than two decades.
Stephen Miller
A senior White House adviser who takes over as White House chief of staff on Monday.
The details
Trump posted the offer on Truth Social, including an image of White behind the White House briefing room podium along with photos of the six named fighters. White has spoken at Trump's Republican National Convention appearances, and two of the named fighters, Makhachev and Nurmagomedov, are from Dagestan, Russia.
Timeline
Tuesday: Republicans lost both chambers of Congress.
Saturday afternoon: Trump posted the press secretary offer on Truth Social.
Monday: Stephen Miller takes over as White House chief of staff.
Roadmap
The offer extends Dana White's prior appearances at Trump's Republican National Convention speeches into a formal government role. It reflects how closely the UFC's leadership has aligned with Trump's political orbit over the past decade.
If White accepts, the UFC would be led by an executive who is also a government official, which could affect how the promotion is covered and managed. Fans tracking the six named fighters should watch for any official announcement of their involvement in White House activities.
The takeaway
The announcement shows how sports leadership and presidential politics can intersect, and readers should watch for a formal confirmation before assuming the role is settled.
Further reading
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