After Katie Zacharia’s Five-Day Tenure, Donald Trump Offers UFC President Dana White Press Secretary Role: ‘Please Take the Job’
Trump announces the offer
Trump described White as having been offered the position in a post accompanied by photos of UFC fighters. He also asked White to bring assistants, naming Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes and Kayla Harris. Trump said the people would help defend against what he called the “Lunatic Left.” He added that White would be a press secretary unlike any other.
No confirmation from White House
The status of the offer is uncertain. The White House has not issued an official comment, and White has not publicly addressed Trump’s request. Zacharia had held the press secretary position for five days before being fired last month, leaving Trump seeking a replacement.
Trump and White’s UFC ties
Trump, a UFC fan, has been friends with White for years. In June, the UFC held the Freedom 250 fight on the White House South Lawn to mark Trump’s 80th birthday.
Nicki Minaj was recently speculated to be under consideration for the press secretary role after appearing with Trump at a rally. The article also says Trump made a major administration change after Democrats swept the Midterm Elections earlier this week, but does not specify what changed.
Key points
- Trump said he offered Dana White the White House press secretary position.
- The White House has not confirmed the offer, and White has not publicly responded.
- Trump asked White to bring six named people as assistants.
- Katie Zacharia was fired after five days in the role.