Expectations were that the White House press briefing room would sit empty after a short, four-day stint by the last holder. What actually happened is that Dana White is flying to Washington, D.C. right now to discuss a new offer from President Trump.
Reporters in London were addressed by the UFC boss during Saturday's Zuffa Boxing 12 event. He confirmed a meeting is set for Monday. This follows a public announcement from the President on Truth Social. Trump stated he has offered the job to the 57-year-old CEO.
President Trump did not just ask White to take the role. He laid out a specific vision for the team. The President authored a post containing: "I am pleased to announce that the Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior, has been offered the job of Press Secretary of the United States."
BREAKING: President Trump announces he has offered the White House Press Secretary job to UFC President Dana White.
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) November 7, 2026
Trump also suggested White bring help. He listed several fighters by name. "I have requested that he bring with him assistants, even though some are not from our Country, of Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Kayla Harris," Trump wrote. The President said these people are needed to "defend us against the Lunatic Left."
According to the New York Post, Trump posted images of growling fighters. The post also included a shot of White in a suit behind a podium with the POTUS seal. RedState reported the news just hours after Trump named Stephen Miller as Chief of Staff.
White did not give a clear yes or no on Saturday. He told reporters he has a lot of jobs already. "I have a lot of jobs already," he said. Yet, the move to the capital is happening. White told reporters in London that he is flying to the nation's capital immediately.
The meeting on Monday will discuss the offer and other issues. The role itself has been vacant since October 16. Katie Zacharia left the post after just five days on the job. Per NBC News, Trump and White have been friends for a long time. While in the White House, the President attended numerous UFC fights.
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— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) November 7, 2026
Earlier this year, White organized a fight on the South Lawn. That event was part of a slate for the United States' 250th birthday. White seemed to hint at a change on his Instagram Stories. An image showing him in the press briefing room accompanied the caption, "On to the next chapter."
The situation remains fluid. Sources describe the story as breaking. White's final decision is not confirmed. The President urged him to accept the role. "Dana will be a Press Secretary like none other. Dana, please take the job!" he added.
This is a high-profile shift for a man known for the octagon. The press secretary post is a key role in the White House. The offer brings a unique style to the briefing room. The Monday meeting will determine if the offer becomes reality.
