UFC Fighter Who Called Michelle Obama a Man Posts ‘Apology’ That Seems to Be More Trolling
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- UFC fighter Josh Hokit sparked controversy by calling former First Lady Michelle Obama a man during a post-fight interview at the “UFC Freedom 250” event on the White House South Lawn.
- Hokit faced widespread condemnation, including from UFC President Dana White, who criticized the remarks as false and offensive, though he supported free speech.
- Despite appearing to post an apology on Instagram promising a donation to the Obama Foundation and support for Black women, Hokit added the caption “Cap,” slang meaning the post was a lie.
- The apology post originated from a humor podcast known for not being serious and was flagged as false by a Community Note, indicating Hokit has not genuinely apologized and may be continuing to troll.
- Public reactions remain divided, with some media figures defending Hokit as a troll, while others call for accountability and denouncement of his comments.
