UFC Boss Distances Himself From Fighter's Obama Remark: Report
Dana White later disavowed the remark as the UFC shared an edited clip of Hokit’s post-fight comments.
- On Sunday, June 14, UFC fighter Josh Hokit insulted former First Lady Michelle Obama during a post-fight interview at UFC Freedom 250, held on the White House South Lawn to mark President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.
- The 'Michelle Obama is a man' claim Hokit repeated is a long-standing transphobic and racist conspiracy theory weaponizing misgendering of Black women, used to target the former First Lady since 2007.
- President Trump initially celebrated with Hokit but appeared to show a half-smile and removed a chain the fighter placed around his neck, while the crowd of approximately 4,300 people groaned at the comment.
- UFC CEO Dana White condemned the 'nasty and false' remarks in a text to Time on Monday, June 15, though he noted he has not previously sanctioned fighters for similar behavior.
- Critics argue the incident reflects a broader pattern of rhetoric fostered by the Trump White House, which has previously targeted the former First Lady through racist attacks and conspiracy theories.
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Dana White Breaks Silence After UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Calls Michelle Obama "A Man"
Josh Hokit is facing backlash after making an offensive remark about Michelle Obama during a White House UFC event, and UFC CEO Dana White says he disagrees with the remark. The incident occurred on the South Lawn during UFC Freedom 250. “Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?” he said in his post-fight interview. The official UFC YouTube channel removed the final portion of the clip. White, who was seated near President Donald Trump at t…
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