Dana White Confirms Trump Meeting Amid Press Secretary Offer
UFC boss Dana White confirmed he will meet with President Donald Trump on Monday after the commander-in-chief publicly offered him the job of White House press secretary.
Trump posted the offer on social media over the weekend, asking White to bring UFC names including Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Kayla Harrison to help defend against what he called the "Lunatic Left." Asked about the proposal at the UFC Vegas 124 post-fight scrum, White said he was boarding a flight to Washington immediately. "I'm flying to Washington, D.C. right now. Right now," White told reporters, per MMA Fighting.
What White Said About The Press Secretary Role
White acknowledged the job offer but stopped short of accepting or declining. "I've got a lot of jobs already," he said. "I'm going to meet with him, we have a meeting on Monday. I'm sure I'll have more to talk about after that." The UFC president has backed Trump in both of his terms but has publicly distanced himself from politics in general.
CNN had earlier reported that White turned down the position. White did not confirm that account and suggested the Monday meeting would provide clarity. The White House has not released details on the agenda.
The UFC boss is scheduled to speak with reporters again after the meeting concludes Monday afternoon.
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