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Trump taps UFC boss Dana White for White House press secretary role
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he has asked Dana White, the longtime president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, to serve as his press secretary. The appointment would represent a notable departure from traditional selections for the high-profile White House communications position.
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Donald Trump said Wednesday he has asked Dana White, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, to take on the role of press secretary, according to statements attributed to the former president. White, who has led the UFC since 2001 and built it into a major global sports entertainment organization, would bring a different background to the traditionally high-profile communications position if he accepts the offer. The UFC president has been a visible public figure and close associate of Trump in recent years, frequently appearing at political and public events with the former president. White's potential appointment would represent an unconventional choice for the role, which typically requires experience in political communications and media relations. There was no immediate public confirmation from White regarding whether he had accepted or was considering the position.