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President Trump offers White House press secretary role to UFC CEO Dana White
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President Donald Trump announced on social media that he has offered the position of White House press secretary to UFC CEO Dana White, with a meeting scheduled between the two on Monday. White stated he plans to meet with Trump in Washington following a boxing event in London, though he has not confirmed whether he is seriously considering the role.
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The administration is currently operating without a permanent chief spokesperson following recent staff departures, while undergoing a broader leadership transition that includes appointing Stephen Miller as chief of staff.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump announced he offered the White House press secretary position to UFC boss Dana White.
- Dana White stated he plans to meet with Trump at the White House on Monday to discuss the offer.
- Trump's announcement requested that White bring several UFC fighters to serve as assistants.
- The White House press secretary post has been vacant since Karoline Leavitt left at the end of August, following a brief five-day tenure by Katie Zacharia.
- The staffing discussion coincides with a major administration transition following midterm elections where Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress.
- Trump announced he is replacing chief of staff Susie Wiles with aide Stephen Miller.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationUFC“Fighting organization led by Dana White.”PersonDonald Trump“President of the United States who offered the press secretary position.”locationLondon“Location where Dana White was attending a boxing event.”locationPhiladelphia“Location of contributing reporter Daniel Gelston.”PersonDaniel Gelston“Associated Press writer contributing to the report.”PersonSusie Wiles“Former longtime adviser replaced as chief of staff.”locationWest Palm Beach“Location in Florida where Trump made his announcement.”PersonDana White“UFC boss and recipient of the press secretary job offer.”PersonJesse Bedayn“Associated Press writer contributing to the report.”OrganizationAssociated Press“News agency publishing the report.”OrganizationZuffa Boxing“Boxing organization run by Dana White with Saudi Arabian backers.”PersonStephen Miller“Aide announced as the next White House chief of staff.”locationWashington“City where White plans to meet with Trump at the White House.”PersonKaroline Leavitt“Previous press secretary who left at the end of August.”PersonKatie Zacharia“Served as press secretary for five days before leaving.”OrganizationCongress“Legislative body where Republicans lost control of both chambers.”locationAustin“Location of contributing reporter Jesse Bedayn.”