Trump Stuns Dana White With Shocking White House Job Offer

President Donald Trump offered UFC boss Dana White the job of White House press secretary on Saturday. White told reporters he is flying to Washington, D.C. immediately to discuss the proposal. This move comes after reports suggested he had already turned down the role.

The president made his offer public in a post on Truth Social. He called White "the Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior." Trump also stated he wants White to bring specific fighters as assistants to the role.

The Daily Caller reported that a CNN source said White has declined the offer. However, the facts on the ground tell a different story. White told reporters at a boxing event in London that he is heading to the capital right now.

Update: Dana White has since declined, according to a CNN report.

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"I'm flying to Washington, D.C. right now," White said to the press. He did not confirm if he would take the job, but he did schedule a meeting. The New York Post noted that White plans to meet with Trump on Monday to talk about the offer and other issues. This timing contradicts the idea that he has already said no.

White was clear about his current workload when asked directly. He told reporters, "I have a lot of jobs already." This comment suggests the decision is not final. He posted an image on Instagram showing himself behind the press podium with the caption, "On to the next chapter." The Washington Examiner confirmed Trump urged White to take the job despite the reported decline.

The president has a specific vision for who should help White in the role. Trump listed several famous fighters he wants White to bring along as assistants. These names include Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Justin Gaethje. He also listed Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Kayla Harris.

Trump explained his reasoning in his social media post. He wrote, "We need these people to defend us against the Lunatic Left." He added that White would be a "Press Secretary like none other." The president ended his post with a direct plea: "Dana, please take the job!"

This request follows a long history between the two men. In June, a UFC cage fight was planned on the White House South Lawn through a partnership, according to the New York Post. That event marked the 250th anniversary of the United States. Steven Cheung, the White House Communications Director, previously served in a comparable media position for the UFC before entering the administration, Trump added.

The press secretary position has been empty for a very short time. The role became vacant after Katie Zacharia left on October 16. She served for just five days on the job before departing. The New York Post reported she had a short four-day stint in the role, creating a gap in the administration.

White is expected to arrive in Washington to meet with the president on Monday. No official confirmation has been released regarding his final decision. The Washington Times has not yet reported a final outcome from the meeting.