VAST VIEW Trump Offers UFC Boss Dana White the Vacant White House Press Secretary Job
President Trump publicly floated UFC CEO Dana White for the open White House press secretary role in a Saturday Truth Social post, though White hasn't said if he'd take it.
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President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform on Saturday to offer UFC CEO Dana White the job of White House press secretary, according to Yahoo Sports. The announcement came as a surprise pitch rather than a formal nomination, with Trump publicly naming White as his pick for the currently vacant role.
It remains unclear whether White, who has built his career running the UFC and has been a vocal Trump ally, has any interest in stepping into a government communications job, Sporting News reported. Neither White nor his representatives have confirmed a response to the offer.
The press secretary position oversees daily briefings with reporters and serves as the public face of the White House's messaging operation, a role far removed from running a global fight promotion. Trump's move adds another unconventional name to speculation about who might fill out his administration's communications team.
Sources: Sporting News · Yahoo Sports
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