Fresno Visalia, CA, November 7, 2026 —

Washington D.C. – President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has offered the position of White House press secretary to Dana White, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

According to the announcement, White has accepted the offer and plans to meet with President Trump at the White House on Monday. The summary provided does not specify when Trump made the offer or further details regarding White’s potential acceptance or the timeline for assuming the role, if he does.

White, who has led the mixed martial arts organization since 2001, has been a prominent figure in the sports world. The role of White House press secretary is a key communications position within the executive branch, responsible for briefing the press corps on behalf of the administration.

Details regarding the transition, the specific responsibilities beyond traditional press briefings, or any potential impact on White’s leadership at the UFC were not immediately available in the provided summary.

The trend summary does not include information on whether a formal offer letter was extended, the exact date of the offer, or White’s specific response beyond his intention to meet with the President. The nature of the meeting scheduled for Monday is also not elaborated upon in the available information.

This development marks a potential significant shift in White House communications strategy, bringing a high-profile sports executive into a central role in managing the administration’s public messaging. The summary does not contain information about the current press secretary or plans for their future role.

Further information regarding this reported offer and White’s upcoming meeting is anticipated.


Story summarized from the original created by MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press on www.yourcentralvalley.com, see more information here.

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