Trump Offered Dana White the Press Secretary Job — Then Said He Was Kidding: What We Know
President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that he had offered UFC chief Dana White the job of White House press secretary, and White said a meeting was scheduled for Monday. Trump was later reported to have said he was just kidding. Here is what is confirmed, what is not, and why the story took over U.S. search trends.
UFC chief Dana White has become one of the most searched names in the United States after President Donald Trump said he had offered him the job of White House press secretary. Within hours, Trump was reported to have said he was "just kidding" about the offer, leaving Washington with a simple question: was it a real offer, a joke, or both?
What did Trump say about Dana White?
President Trump posted on Truth Social that he had offered the White House press secretary job to UFC head Dana White. White, for his part, said the two had a meeting scheduled for Monday, and reports from the weekend said White had not publicly confirmed any appointment himself.
Later reports said Trump told people he was "just kidding" when he made the offer. No official appointment has been announced by the White House.
Is Dana White becoming White House press secretary?
Not on anything confirmed so far. There has been no official announcement of a new press secretary, no confirmation from White that he has accepted any role, and Trump's own later comments described the offer as a joke. Until the White House announces a change on the record, White remains the UFC chief executive, not a member of the administration.
The role itself has been through a turbulent few months. The post was first vacated when Karoline Leavitt left the White House press secretary role at the end of August, and it has been vacant again since mid-October.
Why Dana White and Trump are closely linked
White has been one of Trump's most visible supporters from the sports world for years, appearing with him at UFC events and speaking in support of him at political events. That long public alliance is why an offer, even a joking one, was taken seriously enough to dominate search trends and weekend political coverage.
What happens next?
The meeting between Trump and White that was reported for Monday is the next thing to watch. If the White House press team changes, it will be announced formally. If nothing is announced, the story will stand as a weekend of speculation driven by one social media post and a walk-back.
It is also a big political week in Washington for another reason: Democrats have won the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms, and the new balance of power takes over in January.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Trump really offer Dana White the press secretary job?
Trump posted that he had offered White the job. Later reports said he described the offer as a joke, saying he was "just kidding."
Has Dana White accepted the job?
No acceptance has been confirmed. White said a meeting with Trump was scheduled, but he has not confirmed taking any White House role.
Who is the current White House press secretary situation?
No change has been officially announced. Any new appointment would be confirmed by the White House before it takes effect.
References
The Wall Street Journal: UFC Chief Dana White to Meet With Trump to Discuss Press Secretary Job
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