US President Donald Trump has named UFC executive Dana White as a potential White House press secretary, while directing the Justice Department to investigate Democrats for alleged threats and extortion. The move comes amid a significant political shift following Tuesday’s midterm elections, where Democrats gained control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Trump accused Democrats of sending "threatening letters to many people, all innocent," and called for criminal probes into their actions. He also claimed Democrats are pushing for impeachment of his administration. The Justice Department has been ordered to examine these allegations, which Trump framed as part of a broader effort to undermine his presidency.
This follows a series of statements from Trump, who has increasingly framed his political opponents as hostile and engaged in illegal activities. The appointment of Dana White, a known figure in the sports industry, signals a continued strategy of using allies from non-traditional sectors to bolster his administration’s messaging. The timing of the announcement aligns with the Democrats’ growing influence in Congress, which has already begun drafting legislation to hold the Trump administration accountable for its actions.
