UFC CEO Dana White has declined the offer to become the White House press secretary made by U.S. President Donald Trump. This was reported by CBS News on November 8, 2026. White is currently in the United Kingdom attending a press conference for a boxing tournament.
Trump's Offer and White's Reaction
During the press conference, White did not comment on his stance regarding Trump's offer but confirmed that he plans to meet with the president on Monday. Meanwhile, White posted a humorous photo on social media of himself standing at the White House press secretary's podium.
Joke or Seriousness?
According to information from a U.S. administration representative, Trump's offer was a joke. This is also confirmed by CNN, which states that White indeed turned down the position. It is known that Trump also joked about White potentially bringing six UFC fighters to his team, including Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev.