{
  "id": 19296457,
  "title": "Dana White tells US President Donald Trump he has 'zero' interest in politics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/dana-white-tells-us-president-donald-trump-he-has-zero-interest-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T06:32:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/11/10/dana-white-tells-us-president-donald-trump-he-has-zero-interest-in-politics/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UFC CEO Dana White dismissed rumors of being considered for the role of White House press secretary by President Donald Trump. During an impromptu press conference in the White House briefing room, White firmly stated that he has \"zero political aspirations\" and preferred to continue his work with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Trump had made the offer on Saturday while at his Florida golf club, but White declined, expressing his focus on the UFC and existing commitments. He later shared an AI-generated image of himself at the White House press briefing podium on Instagram. In a subsequent statement, Trump clarified that he had made the offer jokingly, amid a challenging press day. White confirmed that he did not want to be involved in politics. Meanwhile, UFC star Conor McGregor expressed his desire to fight Max Holloway again, should he return from knee surgery, prioritizing a rematch over any other opponent.",
  "summary": "UFC CEO Dana White has said he has “zero political aspirations”, putting to rest the rumours that he was being tapped to become US President Donald Trump’s next press secretary. White made his position clear during an impromptu news conference in the White House briefing room on Monday. \"Dana, would you like to be press secretary of the United States of America?\" Trump asked. \"Look at the sign.…",
  "key_points": [
    "Dana White denied White House press secretary offer from Trump.",
    "White stated zero interest in politics, focused on UFC.",
    "Trump's offer was made jokingly amid challenging press day."
  ],
  "editors_take": "White's refusal to accept the presidency's press secretary offer signals his commitment to corporate leadership over the unpredictable nature of political roles within the Trump administration.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "White House reporters got a two-minute warning. Then Dana White walked in",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/white-house-reporters-got-a-two-minute-warning-then-dana-white-walked",
        "published": "2026-11-10T04:51:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "White House reporters got a two-minute warning. Then Dana White walked in",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/white-house-reporters-got-a-two-minute-warning-then-dana-white-walked-19285595",
        "published": "2026-11-10T04:51:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘Zero political aspirations’: Trump by his side, Dana White declines White House role",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/zero-political-aspirations-trump-by-his-side-dana-white-declines",
        "published": "2026-11-10T06:01:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}