President Donald Trump claimed Saturday he offered the White House press secretary position to his friend and UFC chief Dana White, who reportedly declined. Trump made the announcement on social media from his Florida golf club, dubbing White "the Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior" and requesting he bring UFC fighters as "assistants" to defend against the opposition. The White House has not commented on the Truth Social post. A CNN source confirmed White was not taking the role, noting he was in London for a boxing event. White shared the post on Instagram with a photo from the White House briefing room, captioning it "On to the next chapter." This offer comes as Trump's administration faces a major transition following deep midterm election losses. Democrats made historic wins in Republican-held areas, leading to the GOP losing control of both chambers of Congress. Trump recently replaced longtime adviser Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as chief of staff. The press secretary post has been vacant since Karoline Leavitt departed in August. Trump remains without a chief spokesperson. White is a close Trump ally who has attended UFC events at the White House and spoken at Republican National Conventions in 2016, 2020, and 2024.
The UFC head's potential role highlights the continuing personal ties between the president and his inner circle. Despite the offer, White's focus remains on combat sports, with recent appearances in London underscoring his commitment to the industry. The shake-up signals Trump's ongoing effort to reorganize his team amid political challenges.
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