Dana White offered press secretary role
The gist
Trump posted on Truth Social that he offered UFC CEO Dana White the White House press secretary job.
The post drew doubt over whether it was serious, and CNN reported White declined.
How it unfolded
- Aug 2026Karoline Leavitt stepped aside as White House press secretary, saying she wanted more time with her young family.
- Oct 16, 2026Katie Zacharia left the press secretary job after five days, following a shaky debut press briefing.
- Nov 6, 2026Trump announced deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller would be promoted to chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles.
Key terms
- White House press secretary
- A senior White House official who acts as spokesperson for the U.S. executive branch and the president.
- Truth Social
- An American social media platform owned by Trump Media & Technology Group.
Source: Wikipedia