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Trump wants UFC boss in the White House, signalling bitter defiance

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
November 07, 2026 • 09:34 PM
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The US president said he asked Dana White to be his press secretary, showing again he is keen to do battle against the Democrats despite his midterm defeat.

Trump wants UFC boss in the White House, signalling bitter defiance

Palm Beach, Florida | President Donald Trump said on Saturday (Sunday AEDT) that he had offered Dana White, chief executive of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and a longtime friend, the role of White House press secretary.

Trump made the announcement in a social media post in which he pleaded with White — a “violent Fighter and Warrior” — to take the job. The president said he had also requested that White bring with him a number of UFC fighters to serve as aides who could respond to attacks against the administration.

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