Trump offers UFC chief Dana White press secretary job

On November 7, 2026, President Donald Trump said he had offered the White House press secretary job to UFC chief Dana White. Trump said he asked White to bring several named fighters as assistants. White posted an image of himself at the White House press briefing room podium, but it was not clear whether he had accepted. The post had been vacant since Katie Zacharia left on October 16 after less than a week in the role.

On November 8, 2026, White said he is flying to Washington, D.C. for a Monday meeting with Trump. He posted an image with the caption 'On to the next chapter' and said he already has a lot of jobs. If appointed, White would replace Katie Zacharia, who was dismissed after five days as press secretary in October.