Panama City, FL, November 8, 2026 —

UFC President Dana White is slated to visit the White House on Monday for a meeting with President Donald Trump. The meeting comes in the wake of an offer extended by President Trump to White for the position of White House press secretary.

Details regarding the specific date of the upcoming Monday meeting were not immediately available. It was also not specified when President Trump extended the offer for the press secretary role, nor has an acceptance or rejection of the position by Dana White been publicly announced.

The role of White House press secretary involves briefing the media on behalf of the executive branch. Historically, individuals appointed to this role have experience in communications, journalism, or public relations. Information on President Trump’s specific reasoning for offering the position to Dana White, who has led the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) since 2001, was not provided in the available summary.

Dana White’s career has been primarily associated with the mixed martial arts organization, UFC. His leadership has overseen significant growth and changes within the sport. Information concerning the specifics of White’s potential transition from his role at UFC to a position in the White House, should he accept, is currently unknown.

The summary provided does not include any statements from Dana White or representatives of the UFC regarding the meeting or the offer. Similarly, no further details were provided from the White House or President Trump’s administration concerning the nature of the discussions expected during Monday’s meeting or the press secretary position.



Story summarized from the original created by MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press on www.mypanhandle.com, see more information here.

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