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Dana White called a UFC fighter’s Michelle Obama insult ‘nonsense.’ The White House isn’t commenting on it
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Key Points:
- UFC fighter Josh Hokit made a false and offensive remark about former first lady Michelle Obama during a White House post-fight speech, claiming "Michelle Obama is a man," which drew mixed reactions from the crowd.
- UFC CEO Dana White condemned the comment as “nasty and false” and labeled it “nonsense,” emphasizing his opposition to personal attacks on families despite supporting free speech.
- The White House did not criticize Hokit's remark, with communications director Steven Cheung praising Hokit's fight performance but avoiding addressing the offensive comment.
- The incident sparked dismay among some Trump supporters and commentators who had previously defended the White House’s America 250 events, calling for a clear denunciation of the insult.
- The controversy adds to ongoing tensions surrounding President Trump’s history of disparaging the Obamas, including previous racist content and Michelle Obama’s recent remarks on Trump’s divisive rhetoric.
