The offer was made on November 7 on the social network Truth Social. Donald Trump called Dana White a "great fighter and warrior" and urged him to accept the job.

Refusal and a possible joke

As CNN reports, citing an informed source, White declined the offered position. Meanwhile, one White House advisor suggested to the TV channel that the president's words might have been just a joke.

Despite the refusal, UFC head Dana White confirmed to journalists that he plans to meet with the president in the Oval Office on November 9 to discuss the offer. On his Instagram, he posted a photo behind a press briefing podium with the caption "To the next chapter."

List of fighters to protect the administration

Trump also expressed a desire to involve famous mixed martial arts fighters in the administration's work. According to him, they are necessary to protect the administration from the "crazy left."

Famous fighters mentioned by Trump · 6

  1. Islam MakhachevMMA fighter
  2. Khabib NurmagomedovMMA fighter
  3. Justin GaethjeMMA fighter
  4. Daniel CormierMMA fighter
  5. Amanda NunesMMA fighter
  6. Kayla HarrisonMMA fighter