Trump Asks UFC Boss Dana White to Be Press Secretary

US President Donald Trump has asked Dana White, the chief executive of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, to take on the role of White House press secretary, according to a report from Al Jazeera.

The press secretary is responsible for communicating with journalists on behalf of the president, holding regular briefings and explaining administration policy to the public.

White, who has led the UFC since 2001, has built the mixed martial arts organisation into one of the most profitable sports businesses in the world, with events broadcast to a global audience.

He confirmed that he is due to meet with Trump on Monday to discuss the details of the offer, though he has not indicated whether he intends to accept the position.

The proposal has drawn attention partly because White has no prior experience in political communications or government service, a background that is unusual for the role.

Nevertheless, White and Trump share a long-standing friendship that predates Trump's return to the presidency, and the two have frequently appeared together at UFC events.

Trump has also been a vocal supporter of the UFC over the years, attending numerous fights and praising the organisation publicly.

It remains unclear what would happen to White's position at the UFC should he accept the press secretary role, including whether he would step down entirely or retain some involvement with the company.

Further details are expected to emerge once the two men have met and discussed the offer in person.

The potential appointment would mark a notable departure from the traditional profile of White House press secretaries, who typically come from journalism, law or political communications backgrounds rather than the business of professional sports.