Josh Hokit Makes Remark About Michelle Obama at UFC Event on White House South Lawn; Trump Present
Josh Hokit shouted 'Michelle Obama is a man' into a microphone during a UFC event on the South Lawn of the White House, sparking widespread backlash. Donald Trump was present at the event. The remark is characterized as a sexist, racist, and transphobic conspiracy theory by some sources.
Josh Hokit shouted 'Michelle Obama is a man' into a microphone during a UFC event on the South Lawn of the White House, according to corroborated reports. Donald Trump was present at the event. Hokit’s remark sparked widespread backlash, with some labeling it as disgusting, embarrassing, and gross. The event, which was delayed by weather and ran until after 1:15 a.m., featured seven fights, all of which ended in a stoppage, according to thedailybeast.com. Hokit defeated Derrick Lewis via TKO in the second round, as reported by thedailybeast.com. Thedailybeast.com also reported that Hokit was personally selected by Donald Trump to participate in the event and that the event took place on the day of Trump’s 80th birthday.
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