Newsroom becomes octagonal cage? Trump invites UFC president to serve as White House spokesman
Quick Look
- President Trump has recently made personnel adjustments.
- It is reported that he intends to invite "Ultimate Fighting Championship" (UFC) president White to serve as the White House press secretary and ask him to lead fighters to assist in defense.
- According to CNN, White has declined the invitation.
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Why It Matters
The Trump administration has recently made personnel changes, with former press secretary Lee Witt resigning and Katie Zakaria leaving the post after only five days on the job.
Although U.S. President Trump downplayed the impact of the Republican defeat on the government, he still began to make personnel adjustments and handed over the position of White House Chief of Staff to hard-liner Stephen Miller, a loyal confidant. Another personnel arrangement that has sparked discussion among the outside world is Trump’s announcement on the 7th that he has offered the job of White House press secretary to Dana White, the president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) with whom he has a close relationship (Chinese fans call him “Dana White”).
Not only that, Trump also named six UFC fighters and asked White to take them to the White House for assistance. "We need these people to defend us from the leftist lunatics."
Former press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who took office during Trump's second term, resigned at the end of August due to family reasons and became an external consultant. TV political commentator Katie Zacharia, who took over in October, was "dissuaded" by Trump after just five days on the job due to a dispute over her legal qualifications.
White confirmed that he would meet with Trump on the 9th to discuss the position of press secretary. According to CNN, citing people familiar with the situation, White has declined the job offer.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
White and Trump will meet on the 9th to discuss their duties.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Who's next after White declined?
