Trump offers UFC CEO Dana White the press secretary role amid White House changes
White’s response remains unknown
Trump announced the offer on Saturday. White has not publicly responded, though he posted several messages promoting the UFC after Trump made the proposal. Trump also wrote that he had asked White to bring assistants, naming Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes and Kayla Harris. He called for the group to defend the country against what he described as the “Lunatic Left.”
A vacant press secretary post
Trump said Zacharia became overwhelmed when reporters shouted questions at her. Zacharia said she had not been given enough time to prepare.
Recent changes in leadership
The offer could mark another shift in White House leadership following Tuesday’s midterm elections, when Democrats regained control of the House and Senate. On Friday, Trump said Stephen Miller would replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff.
Key points
- Trump said he offered UFC CEO Dana White the White House press secretary job.
- White has not publicly said whether he will accept.
- The position has been vacant since Katie Zacharia was fired on October 16.
- Trump also announced Stephen Miller would replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff.