Steven Cheung

2024 - 11 - 16

Cheung-tastic! Trump’s New Communications Chief Brings UFC Spirit to White House

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Meet Steven Cheung, the new face of Trump’s White House communications! From the Octagon to the Oval Office, he’s got a story you won’t want to miss!

In a move reminiscent of a plot twist in a political thriller, Donald Trump recently appointed Steven Cheung as the White House communications director for his second term. This isn’t Cheung’s first rodeo – or should we say, cage fight. He previously served as the director of strategic response during Trump’s first term, where his experience as a press aide was nothing short of incredible. With his uncanny ability to turn every tough situation into a win, it's no wonder Trump has turned to him again!

Cheung isn’t just your average communications director; he’s got quite the background. Before working alongside Trump, he was the principal spokesperson for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Imagine the intense press conferences he navigated while representing UFC fighters – the man knows how to think on his feet and tackle fierce challengers. Add that ferocity to politics, and you can bet he’ll take on the White House media cycle with the same vigor as an intense title match.

During his time on the Trump campaigns for 2016, 2020, and his most recent journey into 2024, Cheung has firmly established himself as a key player in the political arena. He’s the type of spokesperson who can articulate President Trump’s messages with clarity while catapulting the administration's responses to hot-button issues. His knack for strategic communication has made him an indispensable asset to Trump as he prepares to reclaim the presidency.

So, what can we expect from Cheung as he takes on this pivotal role? With his long history of battling in the press arena, he aims not only to manage communications but also to innovate the way the White House interacts with media and the public. The stakes are high, but Cheung’s resilient spirit and past experiences promise a fresh approach to maintaining the narrative.

Here's a fun fact: Steven Cheung's expertise goes beyond politics and combat sports; he’s also an advocate for effective communication in crisis situations, a skill that could come in handy in the high-pressure environment of the White House. Did you know that Cheung, during his tenure with the UFC, was crucial in resolving several media crises that could have derailed significant events? That’s the kind of quick thinking needed in today’s fast-paced political landscape! Now that he’s running the show, the White House may just find itself in the ring for some intense storytelling – and we can’t wait to see how that unfolds!

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Trump picks Steven Cheung as White House communications director (The Straits Times)

Mr Cheung served as director of strategic response, a communications role, during Trump's first term in office. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Who Is Steven Cheung? What To Know About Trump's Incoming ... (Forbes)

President-elect Donald Trump named Steven Cheung to be the White House communications director in his second term, elevating the longtime press aide after ...

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Trump to tap campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung as ... (Politico)

Steven Cheung, who served as Donald Trump's principal spokesperson on his 2024 campaign and also served on his 2020 and 2016 campaigns, is joining the White ...

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Trump picks Steven Cheung to run White House communications (NPR)

Cheung, a former spokesperson for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, brought a cage fighter's spirit to speaking on behalf of Trump during the campaign.

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Trump Asks Steven Cheung to Lead White House Communications (The New York Times)

After serving as the president-elect's chief campaign spokesman, Mr. Cheung will return to the White House next year.

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Trump hires longtime aide Steven Cheung as White House ... (USA TODAY)

Steven Cheung worked on Trump's 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns and in Trump's first White House.

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Trump names combative spokesman Steven Cheung as ... (South China Morning Post)

US president-elect Donald Trump announced on Friday that Steven Cheung will serve as his White House communications director and Sergio Gor will run the ...

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Steven Cheung's sharpest attacks on Donald Trump's critics (Newsweek)

Steven Cheung has acquired a reputation for his cutting and sometimes brutal verbal attacks on Donald Trump's political rivals.

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Trump's Press Machine Reloaded: Steven Cheung And Karoline ... (The Pavlovic Today)

Steven Cheung and Karoline Leavitt's appointments to Trump's White House communications team signal a return to the unapologetically combative media ...

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