US President Donald Trump has offered Dana White, president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the position of White House spokesperson. In a post on his Truth Social network, Trump announced the offer, describing White as a "violent fighter and warrior". White, 57, is a long-time supporter of the Republican party and has close ties with Trump.
White is yet to make a final decision on the offer but will meet with Trump in Washington on Monday to discuss the proposal. The meeting comes after White attended a fight in London, where he was questioned by journalists about the potential new role. "I'll have more to say after that," White said. The position of White House spokesperson has been vacant since Katie Zacharia was fired on October 16 after just five days in the job.
The offer to White comes at a time of heightened tensions between the White House and Congress, following the mid-term elections that saw Democrats regain control of both houses. Trump has been making several announcements about changes to his administration, including the appointment of Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles. Miller is known for his hardline stance on immigration and will take up his new role on Monday.
Trump's announcement about White's potential appointment as spokesperson follows a series of attacks on the Democratic opposition. The President has asked the Justice Department to investigate what he claims are threats of "blackmail" related to possible impeachment proceedings against members of his administration. Democrats have vowed to launch their own investigations into Trump, his government, and close associates, citing allegations of corruption.
Dana White has been a close associate of Trump's for several years, speaking at the Republican convention in July 2024 and at Trump's victory speech in November of the same year. White also sits on the board of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. In June, Trump hosted a UFC tournament at the White House to celebrate his 80th birthday.
If White accepts the offer, he will be taking on a significant role at a time of great challenge for the Trump administration. The President has not ruled out further changes to his team, telling CBS in an interview to be broadcast on Sunday that he is considering modifications to his administration.
The potential appointment of White as spokesperson raises questions about the future direction of the White House and its relationship with Congress. Three key developments have emerged: Trump's offer to White, the appointment of Stephen Miller as chief of staff, and the ongoing tensions between the administration and Congress.
Key points
- Dana White would be taking on a significant role at a time of great challenge for the Trump administration.
