Trump Says He Was 'Kidding' About Dana White as Press Secretary, Though White Is Due at the White House Monday
Donald Trump says he was only kidding when he said Dana White had been offered the job of White House press secretary. He also said White might like the idea, and White is due to meet him at the White House on Monday.
Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday that White had been offered the post. The press secretary is the official who briefs reporters on the administration's behalf, often from the podium in the White House briefing room. Variety On Sunday, Trump described the announcement as "just a little fun."
Speaking to reporters in Florida before leaving for Washington, D.C., he said: "I was kidding, but I think Dana likes the idea, and he is a very capable guy."
White, the president and chief executive of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the mixed martial arts league, has confirmed he held talks with Trump about the job. He said on Saturday that he planned to fly to Washington straight away. AP
The job has been empty since Katie Zacharia left. She held the post for five days before being let go. She had taken over from Karoline Leavitt, who served as press secretary from January 20, 2025, through August 27. NBC News
Trump has not said whether White will take the role, and no appointment has been announced. The next confirmed step is Monday's meeting, which is also the day the vacancy is still open.
