UFC Chief Executive Dana White confirmed he will meet with US President Donald Trump on Monday to discuss an offer for the role of White House press secretary. The announcement follows a public appeal from Trump on social media for White to accept the position.

Trump expressed his enthusiasm for White's potential appointment, writing on Truth Social that "Dana will be a Press Secretary like none other" and urging him to "please take the job!" The role of White House press secretary has seen recent turnover, with the position vacant since Katie Zacharia's brief five-day tenure last month, following Karoline Leavitt's departure at the end of August.

In addition to White, Trump suggested that several current and former UFC title holders, some of whom are not US citizens, could join the press office. These individuals include Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov from Russia, Americans Justin Gaethje and Daniel Cormier, Kayla Harrison, and Brazilian-born US citizen Amanda Nunes. Trump stated these individuals are needed "to defend us against the Lunatic Left."

The potential appointment of White, a prominent figure in the combat sports world, to a key communications role in the White House signals an unconventional approach to presidential staffing. White and Trump have a long-standing relationship, which intensified when White publicly endorsed Trump's presidential campaign in 2016. Trump has since attended multiple UFC events, including a night of fights hosted at the White House in June.

This move also highlights a potential overlap between the entertainment and political spheres, with figures from outside traditional political circles being considered for high-profile government positions. The White House communications team already includes Steven Cheung, former Director of Communications for UFC, who expressed support for White's potential appointment.

White, speaking after a boxing event in London on Saturday, acknowledged the offer and his upcoming meeting with the President. The specifics of the discussion and the potential responsibilities of both White and the suggested UFC title holders remain to be detailed.

The White House has not yet officially commented on the specifics of the offer beyond Trump's social media posts. The outcome of White's meeting with Trump on Monday is anticipated to clarify the future of the press secretary position and the potential involvement of the athletes mentioned.

This development comes amidst a period of significant activity in the White House's communications department and continues a trend of President Trump drawing on figures from the sports and entertainment industries for advisory and staff roles.