Dana White offered White House press secretary role
Trump asked UFC chief Dana White to be White House press secretary.
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he asked Dana White, the UFC's chief executive, to be White House press secretary. The job has been empty since Katie Zacharia left on October 16 after one week.
Trump called White a "violent Fighter and Warrior" and asked him to bring assistants, including some from outside the US. The press secretary is one of the White House's most visible roles, briefing journalists and speaking for the President.
- October 16
- Date left
- Katie Zacharia
- Prior press secretary
- Dana White
- UFC chief
- Truth Social
- Platform
Why it mattersThe press secretary is central to how an administration speaks to the public. An unconventional choice signals Trump's communication style.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though Australians follow US political appointments and Trump's staffing choices closely.
Corroborated byreuters.com·smh.com.au
