Dana White, the head of the UFC and close to Donald Trump, solicited to become White House spokesperson

On November 7, Donald Trump announced he offered Dana White the White House press secretary position. Trump shared this on Truth Social, noting White had not yet accepted. White later posted a photo at the White House press podium, hinting at the opportunity. Trump encouraged White to hire MMA fighters for support against the left, following Republican losses in recent elections. Trump also appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, signaling a confrontational approach. The press secretary role has been vacant since Katie Zacharia's dismissal. White, a prominent figure in MMA, has supported Trump publicly and joined Meta's board.