Dana White declines Trump's offer for White House press secretary

UFC CEO Dana White has turned down US President Donald Trump's offer to serve as White House press secretary, following reports that the president sought his help to defend the administration.

Donald Trump with Dana White and Mike Johnson, 2024 · Photo: Office of Speaker Mike Johnson · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

UFC CEO Dana White has declined an offer from United States President Donald Trump to serve as the White House press secretary, according to reports by CNN and Reuters. Sources familiar with the matter indicated that the president had sought White's help to defend the administration against political opponents, including a suggestion to bring in UFC stars as assistants.

Trump had previously praised White, describing him as a fighter at heart. Further details regarding the reasons for the refusal or potential alternate candidates for the position have not yet been released.