UFC President Dana White addressed President Donald Trump’s unexpected offer for the White House press secretary role during a boxing event in London on Saturday. White, who already oversees the UFC, Zuffa Boxing, and Power Slap, joked about his already saturated schedule while confirming he will travel to Washington, D.C., to meet with the president. The interaction highlights the deepening alliance between the two figures, with White emerging as a prominent voice within Trump’s inner circle.
UFC boss jokes about workload but confirms D.C. meeting amid press office vacuum
Trump formally extended the offer via Truth Social on Saturday afternoon, describing White as a “violent Fighter and Warrior” and announcing that he had been selected for the position. In a distinctive twist, the president suggested White bring UFC stars Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Justin Gaethje to serve as assistants, claiming they were needed to “defend us against the Lunatic Left.” The post underscores Trump’s tendency to blend political appointments with his personal brand of combative rhetoric.
The move comes as the White House has remained without a permanent press secretary since October, following the abrupt firing of Katie Zacharia after just five days on the job. Zacharia had previously replaced Karoline Leavitt, who stepped down in August to prioritize family time. White’s potential appointment would mark a significant shift in the administration’s media strategy, placing a major sports executive at the helm of one of the most scrutinized roles in Washington.
Source: Yahoo Sports
