Trump offer: Dana White to meet Monday amid claim of White House press secretary role, Jackson Thompson
Trump announces the offer
Trump said in a Truth Social post on Saturday that he had offered White the press secretary job and urged him to take it. He wrote that White would be a press secretary “like none other,” calling for people to defend against what he described as the “Lunatic Left.” The post followed news that White would meet Trump. White is the UFC’s CEO and president.
White plans Washington meeting
White said on Saturday that he intends to meet Trump on Monday to discuss the offer. He made the comments after a Zuffa Boxing event in London and said he planned to fly to Washington after the news conference. White has not publicly said whether he will accept or reject the position. He said he already has “a lot of jobs.”
Instagram post fuels speculation
White shared an Instagram image showing him behind the White House briefing-room podium. Its caption read, “On to the next chapter.” The image added to speculation about the offer, but White did not publicly confirm that he would take the job.
Key points
- Dana White plans to meet Donald Trump on Monday to discuss the press secretary offer.
- Trump announced the offer in a Saturday Truth Social post and urged White to accept.
- White said he already has many jobs but has not accepted or declined the position.
- White shared an image of himself at the White House briefing-room podium.