Dana White Plans Trump Meeting
Dana White will meet Trump Monday about the press secretary offer; acceptance remains unconfirmed.
November 8, 2026 · Updated 2:35am ET
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What happened
- UFC chief Dana White
Dana WhiteAmerican businessman and president of UFC (born 1969) said he plans to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday after Trump offered him the press secretary job. - Speaking at a boxing event in London on Saturday, White said he was flying to Washington immediately.
- Asked how he would balance the role with his current work, White said, “I got a lot of jobs already,” without saying whether he would accept.
- White also shared an image of himself behind the White House briefing room podium on Instagram with the caption, “On to the next chapter.”
- White said he would have more to discuss after Monday’s meeting, leaving his acceptance of the job unconfirmed.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets largely emphasized the offer’s unusual nature and questions about its seriousness. The Los Angeles Times highlighted that no one would say whether Trump was joking, while The Guardian questioned whether it was an “attention-grabbing stunt” after Republican election losses. Al Jazeera focused on White’s planned Monday meeting.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets largely presented the offer as awaiting a clear answer from White. Fox News highlighted Monday’s meeting and Dana White’s remark, “I got a lot of jobs already.” The New York Post said he gave no clear answer, while the Washington Examiner also questioned whether Trump was joking.
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