Trump says he offered 'violent fighter' Dana White the role of press secretary: 'Dana, please take the job!'

What happened: Donald Trump said he offered UFC CEO Dana White the job of White House press secretary, writing on Truth Social that White is a "violent Fighter and Warrior" needed to defend against the "Lunatic Left." Why it matters: The offer comes weeks after Katie Zacharia replaced Karoline Leavitt as press secretary and was forced out five days later, the shortest tenure on record. Trump and White have a decadeslong friendship. Key numbers: Zacharia's tenure lasted five days, beating Anthony Scaramucci's 11 days. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

Donald Trump said he offered UFC CEO Dana White the job of White House press secretary, writing on Truth Social that White is a "violent Fighter and Warrior" needed to defend against the "Lunatic Left."

The offer comes weeks after Katie Zacharia replaced Karoline Leavitt as press secretary and was forced out five days later, the shortest tenure on record. Trump and White have a decadeslong friendship. Key numbers: Zacharia's tenure lasted five days, beating Anthony Scaramucci's 11 days.