Ben Ferguson says his name was “floated” for White House press secretary role

Ben Ferguson, a conservative commentator and host, said his name has been “floated” in connection with the White House press secretary position during an appearance on Fox News. Ferguson made the remark when asked whether he would be willing to take on the role, telling viewers that his name has circulated as a possibility.

The Hill reported that Ferguson did not present new details about any formal process or a specific timeline for the job. Instead, the exchange focused on his account that he has heard discussion about him being considered for a senior communications post in the Trump administration.

Ferguson’s comments arrive during a period when media coverage has also centered on other potential communications choices. Earlier reporting across multiple outlets described President Donald Trump making remarks about UFC president Dana White in connection with the press secretary slot, characterizing the idea as a joke or an informal suggestion.

According to BBC News, Dana White declined the offer that was attributed to Trump, and other outlets similarly reported that White said he would not be taking the press secretary job. Multiple reports also described White appearing in the orbit of a White House briefing before the question of whether he would actually serve in the role was closed.

While Ferguson’s statement was framed as a personal acknowledgement of rumors or discussions, the White House press secretary role is a specific, operational job tied to day-to-day briefings, messaging discipline, and coordination with reporters. The position requires regular engagement with the press corps and close handling of official statements from the administration.