Trump says he offered UFC CEO Dana White the White House press secretary role
Updated on: November 7, 2026 / 9:09 PM EST / CBS News
TL;DR
- President Trump announced he offered the White House press secretary role to UFC CEO Dana White.
- Trump requested White bring several UFC fighters to assist, citing a need to defend against the 'Lunatic Left'.
- It is unclear if White has accepted the position, but he is scheduled to meet with Trump.
- Some media outlets suggested the offer may have been made 'tongue-in-cheek'.
- The press secretary role has been vacant since Katie Zacharia's removal.
- White has been a longtime supporter of Trump and has attended his inauguration.