Trump asks UFC chief Dana White to be White House press secretary
The president has extended an invitation to Dana White, the chief executive of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, to become the White House press…
The president has extended an invitation to Dana White, the chief executive of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, to become the White House press secretary, Al Jazeera English reported. White is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump on Monday to discuss the proposal, the outlet added. DW noted that White has not yet formally accepted or declined the offer. The move marks an unusual outreach to a figure from the sports entertainment industry for a senior communications role in the administration.
Why it matters
The offer highlights the president's openness to appointing outsiders to key media positions, which could shape how the administration communicates with the public.
Key details
- Location
- United States · Americas
- Reported by
- Al Jazeera English and DW
- First reported
- Key names
- Dana White, White House, UFC, Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO
- Section
- Politics
Sources
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- Al Jazeera EnglishTrump asks UFC chief Dana White to be White House press secretary
- DWTrump offers White House press secretary role to Dana White
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