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Donald Trump offers UFC boss Dana White the role of press secretary

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First reported on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 14:29 EST by The Independent·Latest article on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 05:05 EST

Summary

Donald Trump has offered the UFC boss the job of press secretary, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported on Saturday 7 November, the role having been vacant since mid-October, when the last incumbent Katie Zacharia left after just a few days on the job. The Independent reported that Trump offered the press secretary role to UFC CEO Dana White and described Dana White as 'a violent Fighter and Warrior', The Guardian writing that the president said the 'violent Fighter and Warrior' plus some UFC brawlers would 'defend us from the Lunatic Left' and the Financial Times that the president sacked the previous White House spokesperson after five days. On Sunday 8 November, Dana White confirmed a meeting with the president on Monday over the press secretary job offer, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.

Latest: Dana White confirmed a meeting with the president on Monday over the press secretary job offer, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.

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How it unfolded

  1. Saturday 7 November

    Donald Trump offered the press secretary role to UFC CEO Dana White, describing Dana White as 'a violent Fighter and Warrior', The Independent reported, The Guardian writing that the president said some UFC brawlers would 'defend us from the Lunatic Left', the Financial Times that the president sacked the previous White House spokesperson after five days, and Metro UK that Trump came out fighting after the humbling defeat in the midterm elections by offering the role to the mixed martial arts promoter.