Trump offers UFC chief Dana White press secretary job
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President Donald Trump offered UFC president and CEO Dana White the White House press secretary job via Truth Social, extending the offer to White's assistants despite some not being from the United States, following Katie Zacharia's departure and Stephen Miller's promotion to chief of staff.
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Why It Matters
Katie Zacharia left the White House press secretary position in October, just five days after beginning as Karole Levitt's replacement. Stephen Miller was announced on Friday as Trump's new chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles.
President Donald Trump offered UFC president and CEO Dana White the job of press secretary on Saturday.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the offer extended to White's assistants, "even though some are not from our Country."
"We need these people to defend us against the Lunatic Left," Trump wrote. "Dana will be a Press Secretary like none other. Dana, please take the job!"
In October, White House press secretary Katie Zacharia left the position, just five days after her stint as Karole Levitt's replacement began.
The president's appeal to White comes after Friday's announcement that Trump's deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller, would be promoted to chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles.
The White House and the UFC didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
Open Questions
- Will Dana White accept the press secretary position?
- Will White's assistants join him if he accepts?
- Has the White House or UFC responded to the offer?
