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Trump offers Dana White the role of White House press secretary.

A source familiar with the matter says White declined; he is still meeting Trump in Washington.

SourcesCNBC18:51 UTCThe Hill18:55 UTCChannel News Asia19:13 UTCReuters19:13 UTCThe Sydney Morning Herald19:18 UTCThe Washington Times19:18 UTCMail Online19:23 UTCThe Washington Post19:23 UTCand 24 moreFollowSaveHighlight
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Key points

From 7 outlets
  • Trump announced offering the press secretary job to Dana White on social media. SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
  • He described White as a 'violent Fighter and Warrior' in his post. SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceThe Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Sydney Morning Herald
  • White House has had no press secretary since Katie Zacharia left on Oct 16. SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
  • Trump urged White to take the job in his social media message. SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
  • The announcement marks a high-profile shift in White House communications. SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
  • White, CEO of UFC, has led the organization since 2023 as CEO and since 2001 as president. SourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at DW
  • Trump claimed White would bring assistants, even if some are not from the country. SourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at DW
  • Trump urged White to bring six fighters as assistants, including Makhachev and Nurmagomedov. SourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of India
  • Katie Zacharia was fired on October 16, five days after starting the job. SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
  • White planned to meet Trump on Monday amid ongoing White House shake-up. SourceMintIndiaOwner: HT MediaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Mint
  • A source familiar with the matter says White declined the offer. SourceCNNUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at CNN
  • CNN's Julia Benbrook reports on the development. SourceCNNUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at CNN

Quotes

  • “I am pleased to announce that the Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior, has been offered the job of Press Secretary of the United States”
    Donald TrumpSourceSouth China Morning Post19:44 UTCSourceSouth China Morning Post19:44 UTC
  • “Dana, please take the job!”
    Donald TrumpSourceSouth China Morning Post19:44 UTCSourceSouth China Morning Post19:44 UTC

Why it matters. The White House has lacked a press secretary since Katie Zacharia’s October 16 firing.

What to watch. Who Trump names as press secretary.

How it spread

At least 32 outlets ran it in the 36 h before this Brief.

020407 Nov06:0012:0018:008 Nov06:0032 outlets
  1. CNBC, 18:51 on Saturday 7 November
  2. The Hill, 18:55 on Saturday 7 November
  3. Channel News Asia, 19:13 on Saturday 7 November
  4. Reuters, 19:13 on Saturday 7 November
  5. The Sydney Morning Herald, 19:18 on Saturday 7 November
  6. The Washington Times, 19:18 on Saturday 7 November
  7. Mail Online, 19:23 on Saturday 7 November
  8. The Washington Post, 19:23 on Saturday 7 November
  9. The Times of India, 19:43 on Saturday 7 November
  10. South China Morning Post, 19:44 on Saturday 7 November
  11. DW, 19:46 on Saturday 7 November
  12. The Independent, 20:01 on Saturday 7 November
  13. The New York Times, 20:35 on Saturday 7 November
  14. The Hindu, 20:38 on Saturday 7 November
  15. AP News, 20:43 on Saturday 7 November
  16. Japan Today, 21:01 on Saturday 7 November
  17. CNN, 21:10 on Saturday 7 November
  18. Fox News, 21:35 on Saturday 7 November
  19. NBC News, 21:39 on Saturday 7 November
  20. The Times of Israel, 00:52 on Sunday 8 November
  21. New York Post, 01:14 on Sunday 8 November
  22. Mint, 01:15 on Sunday 8 November
  23. NDTV, 02:48 on Sunday 8 November
  24. Al Jazeera, 03:12 on Sunday 8 November
  25. The Korea Herald, 03:37 on Sunday 8 November
  26. The Economic Times, 03:58 on Sunday 8 November
  27. Sky News, 04:27 on Sunday 8 November
  28. Hindustan Times, 05:51 on Sunday 8 November
  29. Euronews, 07:04 on Sunday 8 November
  30. NPR, 07:35 on Sunday 8 November
  31. The Age, 07:51 on Sunday 8 November
  32. TheJournal.ie, 08:23 on Sunday 8 November
SourceconciseEach outlet in Coverage, at its first report of this story in the 36 h before the Brief. Outlets that ran the same wire story each count.From each outlet’s feed

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“Trump publicly offers UFC boss Dana White job as White House press secretary”

“The president’s offer, made on Truth Social, appeared to be a joke but suggests the White House is leaning into a perception that it is in “fight” mode after Democrats won the midterm elections.”

Key points from The Sydney Morning Herald
  • Trump publicly offered Dana White the White House press secretary job.
  • He described White as a 'violent fighter and warrior' and suggested MMA assistants.
  • Trump joked about bringing fighters from around the world to help.
  • The post came amid broader staff reshuffles after election dynamics.
  • The press secretary position had been effectively vacant since April.
SourceThe Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Sydney Morning Herald

“Donald Trump offers UFC chief Dana White press secretary job in bizarre replacement for fired Katie Zacharia”

“In a post on Truth Social, the president wrote: ‘I am pleased to announce that the Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior, has been offered the job of Press Secretary of the United States.’”

Key points from Mail Online
  • Donald Trump offered Dana White the job of Press Secretary of the United States.
  • The offer followed the firing of Katie Zacharia, who left the post after under a week.
  • Trump praised White as a 'violent fighter and warrior' for the role.
  • The post mentions several UFC fighters as potential assistants, not all from the U.S.
  • It is unclear whether White will accept the position.
SourceMail OnlineLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Mail Online
Show all 32 reportsShow fewer

“‘Dana, please take the job!’: Trump offers UFC chief White House press secy post”

Key points from The Times of India
  • Donald Trump offered UFC chief Dana White the role of White House press secretary.
  • Trump urged White to bring six fighters as assistants, including Makhachev and Nurmagomedov.
  • The announcement appeared on Truth Social, highlighting White as a 'violent Fighter and Warrior'.
  • White has led UFC for over two decades and has ties with Trump.
  • The White House press secretary position has seen recent turnover amid midterm shifts.
SourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of India

“Trump asks UFC chief Dana White to be his new press secretary: ‘please take the job’”

“US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he was offering a press secretary role to martial arts media magnate Dana White.”

Key points from South China Morning Post
  • Trump announced offering the press secretary job to Dana White on social media.
  • He described White as a 'violent Fighter and Warrior' in his post.
  • White House has had no press secretary since Katie Zacharia left on Oct 16.
  • Trump urged White to take the job in his social media message.
  • The announcement marks a high-profile shift in White House communications.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post

“Trump offers White House press secretary role to Dana White”

“US President Donald Trump has offered the job of White House press secretary to Dana White, the chief executive of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.”

Key points from DW
  • Donald Trump announced Dana White was offered the role of Press Secretary.
  • White, CEO of UFC, has led the organization since 2023 as CEO and since 2001 as president.
  • Trump claimed White would bring assistants, even if some are not from the country.
  • The White House reportedly does not have a press secretary at this time.
  • Katie Zacharia left the role on Oct 16 after a brief tenure.
SourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at DW

“Trump wants UFC chief Dana White as next press secretary after firing Katie Zacharia”

Key points from The Independent
  • Donald Trump announced on Truth Social he offered Dana White the White House press secretary role.
  • Dana White is the president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
  • Trump described White as a 'violent Fighter and Warrior' and urged him to accept.
  • Trump asked White to bring a team of MMA fighters as assistants and named several athletes.
  • Katie Zacharia was fired on October 16, five days after starting the job.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent

“JACKSON THOMPSON: Trump says he offered UFC CEO Dana White press secretary job”

“President Donald Trump proposed UFC CEO Dana White as White House press secretary in a Truth Social post, naming MMA fighters as assistants.”

Key points from Fox News
  • Trump claimed he offered Dana White the White House press secretary role.
  • The post suggested a team of MMA stars to defend against opponents.
  • Trump named Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier and Amanda Nunes as prospects.
  • Kayla Harrison was also listed as a potential assistant in the post.
  • There was no indication White accepted the position or seriousness of the proposal.
SourceFox NewsUnited StatesOwner: Fox CorporationLeanRightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Fox News

“Trump offers press secretary position to UFC head Dana White”

“President Donald Trump said that he’d offered the job of White House press secretary to the CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Dana White.”

Key points from NBC News
  • Trump announced on Truth Social that Dana White was offered the press secretary role.
  • White is the CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
  • Trump suggested UFC fighters as assistants to counter the ‘Lunatic Left.’
  • It is unclear if the offer is serious; White did not respond to comment requests.
  • The White House has had recent staffing changes, including the departure of Susie Wiles and Stephen Miller's appointment.
SourceNBC NewsUnited StatesOwner: NBCUniversalLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NBC News

“Dana White reveals he’s flying to DC ‘right now’ after Trump offered him press secretary gig”

“Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White said he was going to meet with President Trump imminently over his offer to become White House Press Secretary.”

Key points from New York Post
  • Dana White said he was flying to Washington, D.C. immediately to meet with Trump.
  • The UFC CEO planned a meeting with Trump on Monday to discuss the offer.
  • White did not commit to accepting the position, citing existing commitments.
  • Trump suggested White could replace Katie Zacharia as White House Press Secretary.
  • The offer and meeting were disclosed amid ongoing political developments.
SourceNew York PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at New York Post

“‘We need UFC fighters to defend us’: Donald Trump says he offered White House Press Secretary job to Dana White”

“Donald Trump says he offered UFC chief Dana White the White House press secretary job and asked him to bring several fighters. White confirmed he would meet Trump but has not said whether he is considering the position. The offer comes amid broader administration changes after midterm results.”

Key points from Mint
  • Trump said he offered the Press Secretary job to Dana White on Truth Social.
  • White is the President and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
  • The White House has been without a Press Secretary since Katie Zacharia's firing.
  • Trump suggested White bring UFC fighters to defend against the Lunatic Left.
  • White planned to meet Trump on Monday amid ongoing White House shake-up.
SourceMintIndiaOwner: HT MediaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Mint

“Trump asks UFC's Dana White to be press secretary”

“US President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has offered the job of White House press secretary to his friend and UFC boss Dana White, an announcement unconventional even for the norm-busting president and one that nobody in the White House immediately confirmed.”

Key points from The Korea Herald
  • Trump offered the White House press secretary job to Dana White.
  • The offer was announced via a Truth Social post from Trump.
  • White was in London for a boxing event at the time.
  • Trump recently replaced Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as chief of staff.
  • The White House and UFC did not immediately respond to comment requests.
SourceThe Korea HeraldSouth KoreaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Korea Herald

“Trump offers UFC CEO Dana White press secretary job”

Key points from CNN
  • President Donald Trump offered UFC CEO Dana White the press secretary position.
  • A source familiar with the matter says White declined the offer.
  • CNN's Julia Benbrook reports on the development.
  • The report discusses a potential role and its outcome.
  • The content mentions other CNN reports and unrelated events.
SourceCNNUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at CNN

“Dana White turns down Donald Trump's WH job offer”

Key points from The Economic Times
  • UFC chief Dana White reportedly declined the offer to become White House press secretary.
  • Trump publicly urged White to take the high-profile communications role via Truth Social.
  • Trump also suggested several UFC fighters could join White’s team as aides.
  • CNN cited a source familiar with the matter for White’s refusal.
  • The episode occurs as the administration searches for a new press secretary after Leavitt and Zacharia departures.
SourceThe Economic TimesIndiaOwner: The Times GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Economic Times

“‘I'm flying to Washington’: Dana White to meet Trump despite reports he declined White House press secretary job”

“Dana White is heading to Washington to meet Trump after the offer to become White House press secretary, despite reports that he declined the role.”

Key points from Hindustan Times
  • Dana White confirms he is flying to Washington, DC for a meeting with President Trump.
  • Trump offered White the White House press secretary role, calling him a 'violent Fighter and Warrior'.
  • Some reports say White declined the offer, others say a meeting is scheduled for Monday in the Oval Office.
  • The White House press secretary position is vacant after Katie Zacharia’s brief tenure.
  • White has no formal background in government or political communications, despite years with UFC.
SourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Hindustan Times

“Trump offers UFC boss White House press secretary role: 'Dana, please take the job!'”

“Trump and White have forged a close relationship over the years, with Trump a regular attendee at UFC events and White having spoken at a number of the president’s rallies.”

Key points from Euronews
  • Trump said Dana White was offered the position of White House press secretary.
  • White said he was flying to Washington to meet Trump on Monday.
  • Trump praised White on Truth Social, calling him a 'violent Fighter and Warrior'.
  • White has a history with Trump and has spoken at rallies in the past.
  • The move follows the resignation of Katie Zacharia after less than five days.
SourceEuronewsFranceLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Euronews

“Trump offers UFC boss Dana White job of White House press secretary”

“US President Donald Trump has publicly offered the vacant role of White House press secretary to the UFC boss Dana White.”

Key points from The Age
  • National US President Donald Trump publicly offered the press secretary role.
  • The offer was extended to UFC boss Dana White.
  • The content appears in an article from The Age/The Sydney Morning Herald family of sites.
  • No further details on confirmation or response are provided in the excerpt.
  • The excerpt includes unrelated site navigation and ad text around the main item.
SourceThe AgeAustraliaOwner: Nine Entertainment Co.LeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Age

“UFC boss Dana White to meet Trump over press secretary job offer”

“White is the president and chief executive of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.”

Key points from TheJournal.ie
  • Dana White, UFC president, to meet Donald Trump about the press secretary role.
  • Trump offered White the position and asked for six named fighters as assistants.
  • White said, 'I have a meeting on Monday' and is flying to DC.
  • The role is currently unfilled after Katie Zacharia's brief tenure.
  • Trump signals a combative White House-style operation after midterm elections.
SourceTheJournal.ieIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at TheJournal.ie

How it spread

At least 32 outlets ran it in the 36 h before this Brief.

020407 Nov12:008 Nov32 outlets
  1. CNBC, 18:51 on Saturday 7 November
  2. The Hill, 18:55 on Saturday 7 November
  3. Channel News Asia, 19:13 on Saturday 7 November
  4. Reuters, 19:13 on Saturday 7 November
  5. The Sydney Morning Herald, 19:18 on Saturday 7 November
  6. The Washington Times, 19:18 on Saturday 7 November
  7. Mail Online, 19:23 on Saturday 7 November
  8. The Washington Post, 19:23 on Saturday 7 November
  9. The Times of India, 19:43 on Saturday 7 November
  10. South China Morning Post, 19:44 on Saturday 7 November
  11. DW, 19:46 on Saturday 7 November
  12. The Independent, 20:01 on Saturday 7 November
  13. The New York Times, 20:35 on Saturday 7 November
  14. The Hindu, 20:38 on Saturday 7 November
  15. AP News, 20:43 on Saturday 7 November
  16. Japan Today, 21:01 on Saturday 7 November
  17. CNN, 21:10 on Saturday 7 November
  18. Fox News, 21:35 on Saturday 7 November
  19. NBC News, 21:39 on Saturday 7 November
  20. The Times of Israel, 00:52 on Sunday 8 November
  21. New York Post, 01:14 on Sunday 8 November
  22. Mint, 01:15 on Sunday 8 November
  23. NDTV, 02:48 on Sunday 8 November
  24. Al Jazeera, 03:12 on Sunday 8 November
  25. The Korea Herald, 03:37 on Sunday 8 November
  26. The Economic Times, 03:58 on Sunday 8 November
  27. Sky News, 04:27 on Sunday 8 November
  28. Hindustan Times, 05:51 on Sunday 8 November
  29. Euronews, 07:04 on Sunday 8 November
  30. NPR, 07:35 on Sunday 8 November
  31. The Age, 07:51 on Sunday 8 November
  32. TheJournal.ie, 08:23 on Sunday 8 November
SourceconciseEach outlet in Coverage, at its first report of this story in the 36 h before the Brief. Outlets that ran the same wire story each count.From each outlet’s feed

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceThe Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Sydney Morning Herald“Trump publicly offers UFC boss Dana White job as White House press secretary”

“The president’s offer, made on Truth Social, appeared to be a joke but suggests the White House is leaning into a perception that it is in “fight” mode after Democrats won the midterm elections.”

Key points from The Sydney Morning Herald
  • Trump publicly offered Dana White the White House press secretary job.
  • He described White as a 'violent fighter and warrior' and suggested MMA assistants.
  • Trump joked about bringing fighters from around the world to help.
  • The post came amid broader staff reshuffles after election dynamics.
  • The press secretary position had been effectively vacant since April.
SourceMail OnlineLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Mail Online“Donald Trump offers UFC chief Dana White press secretary job in bizarre replacement for fired Katie Zacharia”

“In a post on Truth Social, the president wrote: ‘I am pleased to announce that the Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior, has been offered the job of Press Secretary of the United States.’”

Key points from Mail Online
  • Donald Trump offered Dana White the job of Press Secretary of the United States.
  • The offer followed the firing of Katie Zacharia, who left the post after under a week.
  • Trump praised White as a 'violent fighter and warrior' for the role.
  • The post mentions several UFC fighters as potential assistants, not all from the U.S.
  • It is unclear whether White will accept the position.
Show all 32 reportsShow fewer
SourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of India“‘Dana, please take the job!’: Trump offers UFC chief White House press secy post”
Key points from The Times of India
  • Donald Trump offered UFC chief Dana White the role of White House press secretary.
  • Trump urged White to bring six fighters as assistants, including Makhachev and Nurmagomedov.
  • The announcement appeared on Truth Social, highlighting White as a 'violent Fighter and Warrior'.
  • White has led UFC for over two decades and has ties with Trump.
  • The White House press secretary position has seen recent turnover amid midterm shifts.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post“Trump asks UFC chief Dana White to be his new press secretary: ‘please take the job’”

“US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he was offering a press secretary role to martial arts media magnate Dana White.”

Key points from South China Morning Post
  • Trump announced offering the press secretary job to Dana White on social media.
  • He described White as a 'violent Fighter and Warrior' in his post.
  • White House has had no press secretary since Katie Zacharia left on Oct 16.
  • Trump urged White to take the job in his social media message.
  • The announcement marks a high-profile shift in White House communications.
SourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at DW“Trump offers White House press secretary role to Dana White”

“US President Donald Trump has offered the job of White House press secretary to Dana White, the chief executive of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.”

Key points from DW
  • Donald Trump announced Dana White was offered the role of Press Secretary.
  • White, CEO of UFC, has led the organization since 2023 as CEO and since 2001 as president.
  • Trump claimed White would bring assistants, even if some are not from the country.
  • The White House reportedly does not have a press secretary at this time.
  • Katie Zacharia left the role on Oct 16 after a brief tenure.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent“Trump wants UFC chief Dana White as next press secretary after firing Katie Zacharia”
Key points from The Independent
  • Donald Trump announced on Truth Social he offered Dana White the White House press secretary role.
  • Dana White is the president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
  • Trump described White as a 'violent Fighter and Warrior' and urged him to accept.
  • Trump asked White to bring a team of MMA fighters as assistants and named several athletes.
  • Katie Zacharia was fired on October 16, five days after starting the job.
SourceFox NewsUnited StatesOwner: Fox CorporationLeanRightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Fox News“JACKSON THOMPSON: Trump says he offered UFC CEO Dana White press secretary job”

“President Donald Trump proposed UFC CEO Dana White as White House press secretary in a Truth Social post, naming MMA fighters as assistants.”

Key points from Fox News
  • Trump claimed he offered Dana White the White House press secretary role.
  • The post suggested a team of MMA stars to defend against opponents.
  • Trump named Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier and Amanda Nunes as prospects.
  • Kayla Harrison was also listed as a potential assistant in the post.
  • There was no indication White accepted the position or seriousness of the proposal.
SourceNBC NewsUnited StatesOwner: NBCUniversalLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NBC News“Trump offers press secretary position to UFC head Dana White”

“President Donald Trump said that he’d offered the job of White House press secretary to the CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Dana White.”

Key points from NBC News
  • Trump announced on Truth Social that Dana White was offered the press secretary role.
  • White is the CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
  • Trump suggested UFC fighters as assistants to counter the ‘Lunatic Left.’
  • It is unclear if the offer is serious; White did not respond to comment requests.
  • The White House has had recent staffing changes, including the departure of Susie Wiles and Stephen Miller's appointment.
SourceNew York PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at New York Post“Dana White reveals he’s flying to DC ‘right now’ after Trump offered him press secretary gig”

“Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White said he was going to meet with President Trump imminently over his offer to become White House Press Secretary.”

Key points from New York Post
  • Dana White said he was flying to Washington, D.C. immediately to meet with Trump.
  • The UFC CEO planned a meeting with Trump on Monday to discuss the offer.
  • White did not commit to accepting the position, citing existing commitments.
  • Trump suggested White could replace Katie Zacharia as White House Press Secretary.
  • The offer and meeting were disclosed amid ongoing political developments.
SourceMintIndiaOwner: HT MediaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Mint“‘We need UFC fighters to defend us’: Donald Trump says he offered White House Press Secretary job to Dana White”

“Donald Trump says he offered UFC chief Dana White the White House press secretary job and asked him to bring several fighters. White confirmed he would meet Trump but has not said whether he is considering the position. The offer comes amid broader administration changes after midterm results.”

Key points from Mint
  • Trump said he offered the Press Secretary job to Dana White on Truth Social.
  • White is the President and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
  • The White House has been without a Press Secretary since Katie Zacharia's firing.
  • Trump suggested White bring UFC fighters to defend against the Lunatic Left.
  • White planned to meet Trump on Monday amid ongoing White House shake-up.
SourceThe Korea HeraldSouth KoreaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Korea Herald“Trump asks UFC's Dana White to be press secretary”

“US President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has offered the job of White House press secretary to his friend and UFC boss Dana White, an announcement unconventional even for the norm-busting president and one that nobody in the White House immediately confirmed.”

Key points from The Korea Herald
  • Trump offered the White House press secretary job to Dana White.
  • The offer was announced via a Truth Social post from Trump.
  • White was in London for a boxing event at the time.
  • Trump recently replaced Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as chief of staff.
  • The White House and UFC did not immediately respond to comment requests.
SourceCNNUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at CNN“Trump offers UFC CEO Dana White press secretary job”
Key points from CNN
  • President Donald Trump offered UFC CEO Dana White the press secretary position.
  • A source familiar with the matter says White declined the offer.
  • CNN's Julia Benbrook reports on the development.
  • The report discusses a potential role and its outcome.
  • The content mentions other CNN reports and unrelated events.
SourceThe Economic TimesIndiaOwner: The Times GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Economic Times“Dana White turns down Donald Trump's WH job offer”
Key points from The Economic Times
  • UFC chief Dana White reportedly declined the offer to become White House press secretary.
  • Trump publicly urged White to take the high-profile communications role via Truth Social.
  • Trump also suggested several UFC fighters could join White’s team as aides.
  • CNN cited a source familiar with the matter for White’s refusal.
  • The episode occurs as the administration searches for a new press secretary after Leavitt and Zacharia departures.
SourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Hindustan Times“‘I'm flying to Washington’: Dana White to meet Trump despite reports he declined White House press secretary job”

“Dana White is heading to Washington to meet Trump after the offer to become White House press secretary, despite reports that he declined the role.”

Key points from Hindustan Times
  • Dana White confirms he is flying to Washington, DC for a meeting with President Trump.
  • Trump offered White the White House press secretary role, calling him a 'violent Fighter and Warrior'.
  • Some reports say White declined the offer, others say a meeting is scheduled for Monday in the Oval Office.
  • The White House press secretary position is vacant after Katie Zacharia’s brief tenure.
  • White has no formal background in government or political communications, despite years with UFC.
SourceEuronewsFranceLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Euronews“Trump offers UFC boss White House press secretary role: 'Dana, please take the job!'”

“Trump and White have forged a close relationship over the years, with Trump a regular attendee at UFC events and White having spoken at a number of the president’s rallies.”

Key points from Euronews
  • Trump said Dana White was offered the position of White House press secretary.
  • White said he was flying to Washington to meet Trump on Monday.
  • Trump praised White on Truth Social, calling him a 'violent Fighter and Warrior'.
  • White has a history with Trump and has spoken at rallies in the past.
  • The move follows the resignation of Katie Zacharia after less than five days.
SourceThe AgeAustraliaOwner: Nine Entertainment Co.LeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Age“Trump offers UFC boss Dana White job of White House press secretary”

“US President Donald Trump has publicly offered the vacant role of White House press secretary to the UFC boss Dana White.”

Key points from The Age
  • National US President Donald Trump publicly offered the press secretary role.
  • The offer was extended to UFC boss Dana White.
  • The content appears in an article from The Age/The Sydney Morning Herald family of sites.
  • No further details on confirmation or response are provided in the excerpt.
  • The excerpt includes unrelated site navigation and ad text around the main item.
SourceTheJournal.ieIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at TheJournal.ie“UFC boss Dana White to meet Trump over press secretary job offer”

“White is the president and chief executive of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.”

Key points from TheJournal.ie
  • Dana White, UFC president, to meet Donald Trump about the press secretary role.
  • Trump offered White the position and asked for six named fighters as assistants.
  • White said, 'I have a meeting on Monday' and is flying to DC.
  • The role is currently unfilled after Katie Zacharia's brief tenure.
  • Trump signals a combative White House-style operation after midterm elections.

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