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Nov 7, 2026

Trump offers Dana White the White House press secretary job

President Trump announced on Truth Social that he offered UFC CEO Dana White the position of White House press secretary, though it remained unclear whether the offer was serious. White has not confirmed acceptance.

Nov 7, 20268 sources

Top claims

▪President Donald Trump requested that Dana White bring six mixed martial arts fighters—Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Kayla Harrison—as White House press assistants
▪Katie Zacharia replaced Karoline Leavitt, who served as White House press secretary for 19 months before resigning in August 2026
▪On November 7, 2026, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he offered Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White the position of White House press secretary

People involved

Khabib Nurmagomedov Justin Gaethje Donald Trump Susie Wiles Karoline Leavitt Stephen Miller

Subtopics

2026 U.S. midterm elections1 Dana White1 Democratic Party1 Government communications1 Katie Zacharia’s press secretary appointment1 Trump administration1 Trump cabinet & appointments1 Trump public messaging1 Trump White House staffing & turnover1 Trump's inner circle1

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