UFC Boss Meets Trump Monday

Dana White will sit down with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday to discuss the possibility of serving as the president’s press secretary. White made the announcement while attending a boxing event in London on Saturday. The White House role has been vacant since Katie Zacharia left the post after only five days in office.

The proposal originated with Trump, who posted about it on social media from his golf club in Florida. In the message, the president described White as a close friend and suggested he bring several UFC fighters to act as assistants. Trump characterized the fighters as defenders of the administration against political critics and urged White to accept the position. White shared the post on Instagram on Saturday, pairing it with a photo of himself standing behind the briefing room lectern.

The potential appointment arrives as the administration undergoes major personnel changes following the midterm elections held on Tuesday. Republicans lost their majorities in both the House and the Senate. Democrats gained control in districts they had not held for decades. On Friday, Trump named Stephen Miller as the new chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles. Miller is known for his role in shaping hard-line immigration policy, whereas Wiles had been seen as a moderating influence.

White has not confirmed if he intends to take the job. He acknowledged the difficulty of managing the White House role alongside his duties in combat sports. When asked how he would handle the workload, White responded, "Yeah, I got a lot of jobs already." He declined to detail previous conversations with the president but said he expected to have more to discuss after their meeting.

The two men share a long-standing relationship that has deepened since Trump returned to office in January 2025. The president has attended multiple UFC events and hosted White on the White House South Lawn in June. That gathering celebrated the nation's 250th anniversary and Trump’s 80th birthday. The event featured a wire-mesh Octagon set up near the executive mansion. White has also addressed the Republican National Convention in 2016, 2020, and 2024.

During the London news conference, White also discussed plans to expand Zuffa Boxing, which he operates with Saudi Arabian backing. He indicated an intention to stage more international events. Neither the White House nor a UFC spokesperson responded to requests for comment regarding the press secretary announcement on Saturday.

The position remains unfilled pending the outcome of the Monday meeting. Zacharia, who previously held the role, appeared uncomfortable during her sole press appearance before departing. The administration has yet to name a permanent successor to Karoline Leavitt, who left the job at the end of August.