US President Donald Trump has asked Ultimate Fighting Championship boss Dana White to serve as White House press secretary, calling him "a violent Fighter and Warrior" on Truth Social. The public job offer comes after Republicans lost congressional majorities in the midterm elections. The press secretary role has been open since Katie Zacharia's brief departure in mid-October.
Trump urged White to bring high-profile UFC fighters to the position "even though some are not from our Country" to defend against the "Lunatic Left." Following the post, White shared an Instagram photo behind the White House podium, stating "On to the next chapter," though it remained unclear if the gesture was serious. White, a longtime Trump ally, helped save the UFC organization in 2001 by hosting events at the Trump Taj Mahal. This summer, the UFC held a cage match on the White House lawn.
White has previously clashed with journalists and released expletive-laden videos targeting reporters. Famously, Senator John Mc Cain once labeled mixed martial arts "human cockfighting.".
Source: BBC Sport · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing