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UFC's Dana White chides Josh Hokit over Michelle Obama insult
Los Angeles Times • • general
Key Points:
- UFC president Dana White condemned heavyweight Josh Hokit’s post-fight comment claiming "Michelle Obama is a man," calling it a tasteless and false statement about someone's family.
- Hokit made the remark after his technical knockout victory at UFC Freedom 250, drawing mixed reactions from the crowd and social media, with some repeating the conspiracy and others criticizing it.
- White reiterated his opposition to such offensive comments despite supporting free speech, emphasizing his disapproval of Hokit's repeated tasteless jabs at Michelle Obama.
- The controversy follows a similar incident in February when a racist video involving the Obamas was posted on social media by supporters of President Trump, which was later removed by the White House.
- Meanwhile, Michelle Obama was focused on the upcoming grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, scheduled for later this week.
