Trump says he offered White House press secretary job to Dana White

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he had extended an offer to Dana White, the prominent CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), for the position of White House Press Secretary. The president referred to White as "a violent Fighter and Warrior" in his Truth Social post. Trump encouraged White to accept the offer, stating that he would be a Press Secretary unlike any other and urging him to take the job.

The president also mentioned that he wanted White to bring several high-profile mixed martial arts figures as assistants, including Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, and Amanda Nunes. He believed these individuals would help defend the administration against the "Lunatic Left." If White accepts and is officially appointed, the appointment would place a well-known sports executive in a high-profile communications role within the federal government, marking another change in a White House press office that has seen rapid turnover.

The previous press secretary, Katie Zacharia, resigned after just five days on the job due to criticism of her performance and questions about her background. No official successor to Zacharia had been announced before Trump's announcement, although rapper Nicki Minaj was reportedly considered for the role. The move comes in the wake of significant Republican losses in the midterm elections, providing another notable development for an administration adapting to a significantly altered political climate. This story is a breaking news development, with updates to follow.