UFC President Dana White joined President Donald Trump at a White House press briefing on Monday. He took questions from reporters but made it clear he has no plans to join the political team. White stated, “I have zero political aspirations.” This direct comment ends the rumors about him taking a government job.
White appeared alongside the President even as media outlets asked about his potential role. A reporter from CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asked if White had officially told the President “no” to the job. White responded that he did not want to be disrespectful by speaking first. According to him, every single media outlet contacted me, yet I refused to speak or act disrespectfully before he made his first statement. The Daily Wire reported these details from the event.
White walked up to the podium and asked the room, “Who has the first question?” This line prompted laughs from everyone present. He admitted the last 24 hours had been “insane” for him. White told reporters, “I can’t believe you actually have questions for me.” He seemed amused by the attention surrounding his name.
🚨 LMAO! President Trump just had this gem moment then walked out of the room
“Dana — would you like to be PRESS SECRETARY of the United States of America? Or do you just want to stay with this ridiculous UFC?”
DANA WHITE: “I do not want to be in politics. No.”
TRUMP: “I am devastated to hear this. Goodbye everybody!”
Definitely one of the most memorable pressers of this administration 🤣
Trump should rotate in @NICKIMINAJ next!
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 9, 2026
When asked about a cage match between Trump and former President Joe Biden, White praised the current President. He called Trump “The toughest, most resilient human being that I’ve ever met in my entire life.” He also referenced the shooting attempt on Trump’s life. White asked, “Why do you keep doing this? Why are you doing this?” He described Trump as “a on-of-one unique human being.”
White said he was at a fight when Trump called him about the position. He waited for the President to address the public before he spoke to the press.
Reporters also asked if a victory in a cage match would be a knockout. The Daily Wire noted that both White and Trump seemed to agree a pardon for the late Pete Rose was a good idea. White did not confirm any official decision on the pardon, only that they seemed to share the view.
White’s comments clarify his position without closing the door on future interactions. He made it clear he will not seek elected office or a political title. The story remains that he waited for the President to speak first out of respect. White stated, “I have zero political aspirations.” That single sentence defines his current path forward.
The President and White continue to support each other publicly. White described the situation as “insane” but handled the questions with humor. He answered every query without confirming any new role. The Daily Wire reported that the briefing happened on Monday. No further announcements are expected from White regarding a government job.
