Politics 2 min read By Mason Emerson
Trump Offers UFC's Dana White White House Press Secretary Job
President Donald Trump has offered UFC head Dana White the job of White House press secretary, asking him to bring assistants to help defend against the "lunatic left."
President Donald Trump has offered White House press secretary job to Dana White, the president and chief executive of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, according to a post Trump published on Truth Social. The offer would fill a position that has been vacant since Katie Zacharia was ousted in October.
In the post, Trump praised White as a violent fighter and a warrior, and asked him to bring assistants with him to help "defend us against the lunatic left." The message combined an open job offer with a call for combative help in the administration's dealings with critics, a framing that reflects the president's long-standing rhetoric about his political opponents.
Deadline reported that it was unclear whether Trump was joking or trolling when he made the offer. The outlet noted that if White accepted, the job would be filled, but the sources reviewed do not indicate that White has accepted or responded publicly. Reporting on the seriousness of the offer has varied, and no formal appointment has been confirmed.
White has led the UFC, the mixed martial arts organization, for years and has been a prominent figure in Trump's circle. The press secretary role is one of the most visible communications posts in the federal government, responsible for briefing reporters and speaking for the White House on daily matters. Whether the offer leads to a change in that office remains to be seen.
Source: variety.com
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