November 10, 2026
Dana White, President of the Mixed Martial Arts Championship (UFC), resolved the widespread controversy raised by US President Donald Trump, announcing his refusal to assume the position of White House spokesman, and describing the 24 hours that followed the idea being presented as “completely crazy.”
During a press conference held Monday at the White House alongside Trump, White said: “Thank you for this offer, but I don’t want to go into politics.” In his sarcastic response, Trump feigned sadness, saying he was “devastated to hear that,” before praising White, calling him a “wonderful guy,” and jokingly adding that his only problem was that “he talks for a while, before he beats you up.”
Trump ignited the controversy last Saturday through a post on the “Truth Social” platform in which he hinted at the possibility of appointing White to this position, before it later became clear that the proposal was nothing more than a joke. This incident comes at a sensitive time when the position of White House spokesman has been vacant since Katie Zachariah left last October 16, following a short and controversial period that followed her only press briefing amid accusations of providing incorrect information about her legal qualifications. It also coincides with a delicate political phase that the US President is going through following the great victory achieved by the Democrats in the midterm elections and the resulting decline in his political position.
White is known for his strong support for Trump, as they have a close friendship that culminated in many joint moments. The president of the “UFC” appeared on the White House stage on November 6, 2024 during Trump’s victory speech in the presidential elections. He also participated in his nomination ceremony during the Republican National Convention in July of the same year, as well as organizing fights supervised by the tournament to celebrate Trump’s 80th birthday last June.
Despite the strength of this relationship, White preferred to remain outside the American administration, resolving the controversy that occupied the media circles and confirming his adherence to his sports seat and his refusal to enter the world of politics.
