Calling Michelle Obama a Man Was a Compliment
The Hollywood Reporter • • sports
Key Points:
- UFC fighter Josh Hokit stated that his comment calling Michelle Obama "a man" was intended as a compliment, highlighting her resilience and hard work in the face of adversity.
- Hokit made the remark during an interview with Joe Rogan after his victory at the UFC Freedom 250 event held on the White House lawn on June 14.
- He defended his statement as an exercise of free speech, noting that such comments could have severe consequences in other countries, and expressed no regret or intention to backtrack.
- UFC president Dana White condemned Hokit's comment, describing it as "nasty and false" and emphasizing his opposition to disrespectful remarks about people's families.
- Hokit appeared on The Ariel Helwani Show to explain his perspective, where he reiterated that the comment was meant to be a "jab" without causing outrage.
