Trump Asks Dana White And UFC Fighters to Manage His Press Briefings
US President Donald Trump has offered Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White the position of White House press secretary and additionally suggested that the prominent fight promoter bring a number of current and former UFC champions along as assistants.
US President Donald Trump has offered Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White the position of White House press secretary and additionally suggested that the prominent fight promoter bring a number of current and former UFC champions along as assistants.
Article outline
- What happened
- Official response
- The bottom line
Key points
- Trump confirmed the offer in a Truth Social post on Saturday, November 7.
- Two of the fighters, Makhachev and Nurmagomedov, are from Russia's Dagestan region.
- Trump remarked the fighters would assist defend his administration against the "Lunatic Left".
- White has led the UFC as its chief executive and has maintained a close relationship with Trump for years.
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Trump confirmed the offer in a Truth Social post on Saturday, November 7. He describe Dana as a "violent Fighter and Warrior" and pressed him to accept the position.
For context, the US president additionally named six fighters he wanted to join the proposed team, including Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes and Kayla Harrison. Donald Trump Suffers Crushing Midterm Defeat.
Two of the fighters, Makhachev and Nurmagomedov, are from Russia's Dagestan region. While Harrison is an American athlete, brazilian-born Nunes became a US citizen in 2025.
White has led the UFC as its chief executive and has maintained a close relationship with Trump for years. Their association has additionally included major UFC events involving the president.
It remains unclear whether White will accept the offer. Reuters documented that neither White nor UFC parent business TKO Group Holdings responded to requests for comment. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.
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