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Trump taps UFC promoter Dana White for White House press secretary role
US President Donald Trump has expressed interest in appointing mixed martial arts promoter Dana White as White House press secretary, suggesting he bring fighters as assistants regardless of their nationality.
LSN Singapore ·
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he had approached Dana White, the chief executive of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, about taking on the role of White House press secretary.
In discussing the potential appointment, Trump indicated that White could bring mixed martial arts fighters into the role as assistants, noting he was open to candidates regardless of their national origin.
The UFC promoter, who has maintained a close relationship with Trump in recent years, has not yet formally responded to the proposal. The remarks represent an unconventional staffing consideration for one of the most prominent positions within the White House communications apparatus.
If accepted, White would oversee daily press briefings and serve as the primary spokesperson for the Trump administration to the media and public. His appointment would mark a significant shift from traditional backgrounds typically seen in the role.