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Donald Trump wants UFC fighters as assistants

After a series of combative press briefings between the Trump administration and journalists, the US president surprised many by reportedly offering Dana White, the head of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and a longtime friend, the role of White House press secretary.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 8, 2026, 9:44 AM UTC

Trump praised White as a “violent fighter and warrior”, but US media reports say he has already turned down the offer.

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