Press Secretary Offer: Dana White to Meet Trump Monday

UFC commissioner Dana White stated on Saturday that he plans to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday to discuss the offer for the position of press secretary. White, who was in London for a boxing event, announced the meeting during a news conference after Trump revealed the proposal on social media from his golf club in Florida.

Trump described White in his post as a violent fighter and warrior. The president requested that White bring several UFC fighters to serve as assistants. Trump argued that the group would help defend the administration against what he called the Lunatic Left. He concluded the message by asking White to take the job.

White shared an image of Trump's post on Instagram. The image showed White standing behind the podium in the White House press briefing room. He added the caption On to the next chapter. Neither the White House nor a UFC spokesperson responded to messages regarding the announcement on Saturday.

When reporters asked White how he would balance the new role with his current duties in the fighting world, he appeared uncertain. He noted that he already holds multiple positions. White declined to detail previous conversations with Trump but indicated he would have more to say after their meeting. He did not confirm whether he is seriously considering the role.

The offer arrives during a period of significant transition at the White House. The administration is processing the results of Tuesday's midterm elections, in which Democratic candidates won historic victories in areas previously held by Republicans. The GOP lost control of both chambers of Congress.

Trump announced on Friday that Stephen Miller would replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff. Miller is known for architecting the administration's hard-line immigration policies. This change follows a brief tenure by Katie Zacharia, who served as press secretary for five days before leaving the post. The position has been vacant since Karoline Leavitt departed at the end of August.

Trump and White have maintained a close friendship since the president returned to office in January 2025. The president attended several UFC events and hosted the sport on the White House South Lawn in June. That event coincided with the celebration of America's 250th year of independence and Trump's 80th birthday. White spoke at the Republican National Conventions in 2016, 2020, and 2024.