Trump Offers $0 Salary? No, Trump Offers Press Secretary Role to UFC Boss Dana White

President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that he has formally offered the position of White House press secretary to Dana White, the president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In a post on Truth Social, the President described White as a "violent Fighter and Warrior" and declared that the job has been extended to him.

The proposal includes a unique staffing plan. Trump requested that White bring a group of assistants to the role. The President named six specific individuals for this support team: Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Kayla Harris. Trump noted that some of these fighters are not from the United States. He wrote that these individuals are needed to "defend us against the Lunatic Left" and urged White to accept the position.

White’s reaction was visual rather than verbal. Shortly after the President's announcement, White posted an image to his Instagram story showing himself standing at the White House press briefing room podium. He captioned the photo, "On to the next chapter." He followed this with a screenshot of the President's statement. The White House did not immediately respond to requests for confirmation, although an account named Rapid Response 47 shared the President's post on X.

This potential appointment comes after a period of instability at the podium. The White House has lacked a permanent press secretary since Karoline Leavitt left earlier this year. Trump previously named political commentator Katie Zacharia to the role, but she was dismissed after less than one week. Her single press briefing ended amid reports that she had presented herself as an attorney despite not having passed the bar exam.

The relationship between Trump and White has deepened over the summer. UFC hosted a fight on the White House South Lawn as part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations. Andrew Schleimer, CEO of UFC's parent company, stated the company lost $30 million on that event. The fight aired exclusively on Paramount+ and drew high-profile attendees including Paramount CEO David Ellison and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

If accepted, White would be an unconventional choice for the role. Many figures in the President's orbit have lacked traditional political backgrounds before nomination. The next step is for White to formally accept the offer. The White House has not announced a timeline for a swearing-in ceremony or a transition period if White declines.