TASS reported on Tuesday that UFC CEO Dana White will meet President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Monday to discuss an offer for the White House press secretary position. The source, citing TMZ, says White is in London at the time of the announcement but will travel to Washington D.C. for the meeting. TASS noted that the interaction has been scheduled for Monday, and the topic is a proposal to bring a sports executive into a federal communications role.
The TMZ coverage indicates that White's agenda will focus on the responsibilities and expectations of the press secretary role. According to the portal, officials are interested in how White's background in public relations and media management could translate to a position that involves daily briefings with the president, reporters, and the public. The report highlights the length of the meeting, suggesting that the conversation will cover a range of topics including communication strategy, media coverage, and crisis management.
CNN television, citing its own sources, had previously reported that White had declined the offer. The network stated that the refusal was made days before the scheduled meeting and that the decision was based on White's preference not to undertake a federal appointment. CNN's coverage did not elaborate on the reasons beyond the claim that White wanted to maintain his focus on the UFC and its related business ventures.
Regardless of the earlier rejection, TASS confirmed that a meeting will take place on Monday. The Oval Office session is expected to be a formal discussion, during which White may outline how his experience could benefit the press office’s outreach and public affairs functions. The meeting's outcome remains uncertain, as neither side has released a statement confirming or denying the continuation of negotiations or the eventual appointment.
