Trump offers UFC CEO Dana White White House press secretary role

President Donald Trump has offered the role of White House press secretary to Dana White, the President and CEO of the UFC, according to Variety. Trump described White as a "violent Fighter and Warrior" and expressed confidence in his potential as a press secretary.

Trump also requested that White bring assistants, naming several UFC fighters including Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Amanda Nunes, to help "defend us against the Lunatic Left," Variety reported. This offer came after the previous press secretary, Katie Zacharia, was ousted in October following a notably brief tenure of just five days.

It remains unclear whether Dana White has accepted the position or how serious the offer is, as reported by both Variety and Deadline. The announcement follows other unconventional considerations for the role, including speculation about musician Nikki Minaj as a potential press secretary.

The situation highlights ongoing changes and uncertainty in the White House press secretary position under President Trump. Observers will be watching to see if White accepts the role and how the administration's communications strategy evolves moving forward.