In a post on his Truth Social social media platform, Donald Trump suggested that UFC President and CEO Dana White should involve prominent combat sports athletes in his press office. The President specifically recommended several fighters to serve as assistants to the White House press secretary.
Proposed candidates and reasoning
Trump indicated that these individuals could help protect the administration from what he described as "crazy leftists." He noted that even if some of the candidates are not from the United States, their involvement would be valuable.
The following fighters were mentioned by Trump as potential assistants:
Proposed assistants · 6
- Islam Makhachevfighter
- Khabib Nurmagomedovfighter
- Justin Gaethjefighter
- Daniel Cormierfighter
- Amanda Nunesfighter
- Kayla Harrisonfighter
Context regarding Dana White
The proposal is directed toward Dana White, the head of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). White, who was born in 1969 in Connecticut, has led the organization since 2001. He is a long-time supporter of Trump and has frequently spoken in his favor at Republican Party conventions.
I asked him to bring on as assistants — even if some of them are not from our country — people like Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes and Kayla Harrison. We need these people to protect us from the "crazy left."
Under White's leadership, the UFC became one of the world's largest sports promotions. Although the organization was sold for approximately $4 billion in 2016, White has maintained his leadership position.
