President Donald Trump wants UFC chief Dana White to take the role of White House press secretary, Al Jazeera English reported on 8 November 2026. The outlet said Trump and White have had business ties going back decades. It also reported that White has helped Trump reach out to younger voters. The report comes from a single outlet. It is unclear whether Trump or the White House has officially announced or confirmed any appointment. It is unclear whether White has been formally offered the role or has accepted it. It is unclear what would happen to the current press secretary. The timeline for any change is also unclear.
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Trump wants Dana White as press secretary, Al Jazeera English reports
Al Jazeera English reports the president wants the UFC chief for the role; official confirmation is unclear
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- Al Jazeera English reports Trump wants Dana White as press secretary.
- Al Jazeera English says the two have had business ties for decades.
- Al Jazeera English says White has helped Trump reach younger voters.
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- Al Jazeera EnglishWhy Trump wants UFC chief Dana White as his new White House press secretary