From the boxing ring to the political arena: Trump's surprising offer to the UFC president

U.S. President Donald Trump offered Dana White, CEO of the UFC, the role of White House press secretary. Trump wrote on Truth Social that White is a "tough fighter with a great fighting spirit." According to CNN, White declined the offer, but other reports suggest a possible meeting.

U.S. President Donald Trump offered Dana White, CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the position of White House press secretary. The announcement was made on Truth Social, where Trump wrote that White is a "tough fighter with a great fighting spirit," jokingly adding that he should bring UFC fighters as "assistants" to deal with the media. The offer comes amid turmoil in the White House staff following the Republican midterm defeat, with the press secretary position remaining vacant since October after resignations and firings, the latest being Katie Zachariah who served for five days. According to CNN, White declined the offer, but other reports suggest a possible meeting in the coming days. Political commentators question the seriousness of the offer, viewing it as a media move to divert attention from more complex political issues, such as the appointment of Stephen Miller as chief of staff.