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Trump facing pressure to condemn UFC fighter for disparaging Michelle Obama <p>Josh Hokit’s comment, made after the match at the White House, was condemned widely, but not by the president</p><p>Donald Trump is facing growing pressure to condemn an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) competitor who used <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/15/trump-white-house-ufc-michelle-obama-smear-gaethje-topuria">a White House appearance</a> to push a sexist, racist and transphobic conspiracy theory about former first lady Michelle Obama.</p><p>At a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/15/trump-ufc-fight-white-house">UFC event</a> on the south lawn on Sunday, the US president’s 80th birthday, Josh Hokit, a fighter, shouted into the microphone in front of Trump: “Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/16/trump-pressure-ufc-fighter-michelle-obama">Continue reading...</a>

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Trump's Shock Reaction to Vile Michelle Obama Slur Revealed Donald Trump had a shock reaction after a UFC fighter spat out an offensive slur against Michelle Obama after winning his bout at the president’s tacky cage-fighting gala at the White House. Trump staged a UFC Freedom 250 card on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday to mark his 80th birthday, with the divisive event delayed by weather and then running until after 1:15 a.m. But a comment made by a UFC fighter personally selected by Trump to take part in his birthday bash threatened to upstage the actual event, where each of the seven fights staged ended in a stoppage. Trump made sure he was the star of the show after turning the historic South Lawn into a cage-fighting arena. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Former NFL player and heavyweight UFC prospect Josh Hokit, 28, made a controversial statement after winning his match Sunday night. Hokit was victorious via a TKO over Derrick Lewis, who is Trump’s favorite fighter, in the second round. “Shout-out to Trump for having the balls to put some s--- like this on,” Hokit told Joe Rogan in an interview after his win. Josh Hokit ends his speech saying Michelle Obama is a man and c…

The UFC’s Despicable Night at the White House I had never heard of Josh Hokit until the other week. But the little I quickly learned about the immigrant-bashing, trans-hating Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter was enough to guess, correctly, that Hokit was the man behind the UFC Freedom 250&#8217;s most despicable moment on Sunday. &#8220;Michelle Obama is a man,&#8221; Hokit belted out. &#8220;Am I [&#8230;]

Josh Hokit's 'disgusting' remark on Michelle Obama creates huge uproar ... UFC fighter Josh Hokit made sure to stir controversy on the night of his victory by shouting, "Michelle Obamais a man" after winning his match at the White House. Hokit achieved a knockout against Derrick Lewis in the third round of their heavyweight fight during the remarkableUFC Freedom 250event held on the South Lawn, maintaining his undefeated status following the polarizing actions that captured media attention in the week prior. However, it was his post-fight interview withJoe Roganthat will be remembered infamously, as he spoke directly to US PresidentDonald Trump, who was seated in the front row of the audience. “I’m the man with the plan, the beast that’s ready to feast. You know what? F*** the speech. Shoutout toTrumpfor having the balls to put some s*** like this on," Hokit said. “And if I’m gonna say anything, there’s only one person more incredible than the ‘Incredible Hok’, and that’s my Lord and saviourJesus Christ.” He then addressed Alex Pereira, who was set to face Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight championship in the co-main event, and remarked: “Michelle Obama is a man, am I ri…

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Josh Hokit's Michelle Obama UFC White House comments sparks outrage UFC Michelle Obama Add Topic Josh Hokit's Michelle Obama UFC White House comments sparks outrage Josh Peter USA TODAY June 14, 2026 Updated June 15, 2026, 1:52 a.m. ET Hear this story Editor's note: Follow USA TODAY Sports' live coverage of the UFC Freedom 250 at the White House here . Josh Hokit might have hit a new low with his post-victory remarks. After beating Derrick Lewis by second-round TKO in their heavyweight fight, Hokit began, “I’m man with the plan, the beast that’s ready to feast. You know what, (expletive) this speech.’’ First, Hokit shouted out Trump for holding the event. Then he acknowledged his “lord and savior.’’ Then things took a turn for the worse. Much worse. “Now listen, Alex Pereira , I’m going to chama on your mama,’’ he said. “And lastly, Michelle Obama is a man! Am I right, America?’’ The response from Joe Rogan, who conducts the in-ring interviews? “Ladies and gentlemen, Josh Hokit,'' Rogan said. Josh Hokit's Michelle Obama comment reactions Josh Hokit's remarks about Michelle Obama sparked a wave of reactions across social media. Here are a few: Josh Hokit fight results Josh Hokit pu…

Josh Hokit Says Michelle Obama ‘Is a Man’ After UFC ... - Newsweek By Anna Commander and Marni Rose McFall 0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit sparked backlash after using his post-fight interview at the White House to repeat a false claim about former first lady Michelle Obama following his victory over Derrick Lewis on Sunday. After defeating Lewis by technical knockout at UFC Freedom 250, Hokit thanked President Donald Trump for hosting the event before ending his interview with UFC commentator Joe Rogan by saying, "Michelle Obama is a man, am I right, America?" Rogan responded, "Ladies and gentlemen, Josh Hokit," before the interview concluded. Read More on News The claim is false and has circulated for years as an unfounded conspiracy theory targeting the former first lady. Newsweek has reached out to the White House and Michelle Obama's office for comment. Hokit’s Remarks Draw Backlash Online Hokit's remarks were met with immediate pushback online following the fight. Representative Melanie Stansbury, a New Mexico …

"BREAKING: SCUMBAG! UFC fighter Josh Hokit publicly calls Michelle Obama “a man” at Trump’s trashy birthday celebration at the White House…and Trump SMILES! This is a new low for our country… Hokit needs to apologize immediately..." More... www.facebook.com/share/p/18fA...

Critics Rip Trump UFC Event After Fighter's 'Disgusting' Comments ... LOADING ERROR LOADING Critics are calling out UFC fighter Josh Hokit for vile comments he made about former first lady Michelle Obama after winning his bout at the White House event held on President Donald Trump ’s 80th birthday. “And lastly, Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?” he told Joe Rogan during his post-match interview, conducted in the Octagon that had been set up on the White House lawn. Advertisement Trump was in attendance at the event. When the fight was over, Hokit gifted Trump with a medallion of some kind, placing it around the president’s neck: UFC fighter Josh Hokit gives President Donald Trump a medallion following his win in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn at the White House on June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. White House / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images Hokit has a history of over-the-top antics. He appeared to throw up on himself a little during his weigh-in on Friday, saying “maybe I was out drinking,” but fans weren’t convinced and thought it was fake . Advertisement He also has a long history of ugly and racist comments, and accusing w…