‘I want nothing to do with politics’: Dana White shuts down political future after Trump’s press secretary offer
UFC CEO Dana White has spent plenty of time at the White House lately, but that doesn’t mean he has any intention of moving into a career in politics. Just days after President Donald Trump publicly offered him the job of White House press secretary, White said he wants nothing to do with politics. Trump’s…
On June 13, 2026, in Washington D.C., UFC president and CEO Dana White met with President Donald Trump at the White House. During the meeting, Trump offered White the position of White House press secretary, which had been vacant since October when Katie Zacharia only lasted five days. White initially responded with humor, stating, "I've got a lot of jobs already," and expressing his unwillingness to leave his current position and relocate.
Despite Trump later claiming the offer was only a joke, White made it clear that he had "zero political aspirations" and wanted nothing to do with politics. The meeting was described as "incredible" by White, who described it as "a very unique and crazy 48 hours for me." White has been a prominent supporter of Trump, attending the last three Republican National Conventions.
However, in a recent interview on Fox News, White reiterated his stance, declaring, "You'll never see me involved in politics. I want nothing to do with politics."
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