Trump says he’s asked UFC’s Dana White to be his press secretary. No one will say if he’s joking

West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP) — On Saturday, President Donald Trump revealed that he had offered the position of White House press secretary to his friend and UFC boss, Dana White. This announcement, which is unusual even for the unconventional president, was posted on social media and was not immediately confirmed by anyone in the White House.

In his post, Trump invited White, describing him as a "violent Fighter and Warrior," to become the Republican president's chief spokesperson. He also requested that White bring several UFC fighters as assistants to defend the administration against the "Lunatic Left." Trump further stated, "Dana will be a Press Secretary like none other.

Dana, please take the job!" The White House did not respond to inquiries about the post on Saturday, while a spokesperson for UFC did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment. White was in London on Saturday for a boxing event and shared an image of Trump's post on Instagram, alongside an image of himself standing behind the podium in the White House press briefing room with the caption, "On to the next chapter."

The announcement came as Trump's White House is undergoing a major transition, facing significant losses by his party in the recent midterm elections. In response, Trump replaced his longtime adviser, Susie Wiles, with Stephen Miller, known for his hard-line immigration policies. This change in leadership follows a tumultuous week when Trump briefly tried out a new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, who left after five days due to her discomfort in the role.

Trump and White have been close friends for some time and have attended UFC events together since returning to the White House in January 2025. In June, Trump brought White and the sport to the White House's South Lawn for a celebration of America's 250th year of independence and his 80th birthday, where an octagon was constructed near the executive mansion.