At a glance
- President Donald Trump announced on social media that he offered the White House press secretary job to UFC CEO Dana White.238
- Trump described White as a "violent Fighter and Warrior" while asking him to accept the position.467
- The president requested that White bring UFC fighters with him to serve as assistants.359
President Donald Trump announced on social media that he offered the position of White House press secretary to Ultimate Fighting Championship chief executive Dana White.23689
In his post, Trump described White as a "violent Fighter and Warrior."45678
Trump also requested that White bring several fighters along as assistants to help defend against political opponents.3569
The president concluded his message by publicly urging White to take the position.147
Where sources agree
- Trump offered press secretary job to Dana White9 of 9
- Trump described White as a fighter and warrior5 of 9
- Trump requested White bring fighters as aides4 of 9
Who covered this
2 International7 National
Sources
- 1BBC Sport'Dana, please take the job!' - Trump asks UFC boss to be White House press secretary ↗
- 2CNBCTrump offers UFC chief Dana White press secretary job ↗
- 3The New York TimesTrump Asks Dana White of U.F.C. to Be His Press Secretary ↗
- 4DeadlineUFC’s Dana White As White House Press Secretary? Trump Says “Please Take The Job!” ↗
- 5VarietyTrump Offers Press Secretary Role to UFC CEO Dana White, Asks That He Bring Assistants to ‘Defend Us Against the Lunatic Left’ ↗
- 6The GuardianTrump says he asked Dana White, UFC boss, to be his new White House press secretary ↗
- 7New York PostTrump offers UFC boss Dana White role of White House press secretary: ‘Please take the job!’ ↗
- 8Washington ExaminerTrump offers White House press secretary position to Dana White ↗
- 9The HillTrump says he offered White House press secretary job to Dana White ↗
Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.
