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UFC chief Dana White has condemned inflammatory remarks made by fighter Josh Hokit during a post-fight interview on Sunday, when Hokit falsely claimed former US First Lady Michelle Obama is a man. The incident occurred at a high-profile UFC event staged on the South Lawn of the White House to celebrate President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, an event also marking the unofficial launch of the United States’ 250th-anniversary celebrations.
Speaking to UFC announcer Joe Rogan immediately after his victory, Hokit shouted an unsolicited remark that Michelle Obama “is a man,” according to multiple reports and video footage. The comment, which has since gone viral, drew swift condemnation from White, who issued a public statement on Monday calling the remarks “nasty and false.”
The White House lawn event, attended by President Trump, featured a full UFC cage match and was described by international media as an extravagant celebration of Trump’s milestone birthday and the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence. The gathering underscored the close personal and business ties between Trump and UFC president Dana White, a relationship political analysts have cited as influential in Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign.
Hokit’s remarks have triggered widespread backlash across social media and political commentary platforms, with critics denouncing the comment as transphobic and disrespectful. The incident has also reignited public debate over the appropriateness of hosting a major sporting event at the White House, particularly one involving mixed martial arts, a sport known for its aggressive culture.
In a separate development on Monday, President Trump announced plans for a major rally in Washington on 4 July, coinciding with the official 250th anniversary of the United States. The announcement followed the UFC event, which many observers described as a symbolic precursor to the broader commemorations.
The White House has not yet issued an official response to Hokit’s comments. The UFC did not respond to requests for comment on whether disciplinary action would be taken against the fighter.
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444.hu · 18 days ago
UFC boss condemns nasty and false comment by fighter that Michelle Obama is a man Josh Hokit made the comment during an interview after a fight on the White House lawn, which had been set up to celebrate president Donald Trumps birthday.
thejournal · 18 days ago
UFC CEO Dana White slams comments by fighter who called Michelle Obama a man Josh Hokit yelled out Michelle Obama is a man! unprompted during a post-fight interview with UFC announer Joe Rogan
independent · 18 days ago
Amerikaanse president Trump organiseert bokswedstrijd in tuin voor 80ste verjaardag: Groots uitgepakt Als Trump (80) in superlatieven praat, moet je dat vaak met een korreltje zout nemen. Maar dit keer niet, want zo heb je het Witte Huis nog nooit gezien. De Amerikaanse president organiseerde ter ere van zijn 80ste verjaardag en het 250-jarig bestaan van Amerika een heuse bokswedstrijd in zijn tuin. En dat werd groots uitgepakt.
rtl nieuws · 18 days ago
Трамп с размахом отметил 80-летие. На лужайке Белого дома устроили бои UFC. Посмотрите, как это было Дональду Трампу 14 июня исполнилось 80 лет. День рождения президент США отпраздновал в своем стиле — на южной лужайке Белого дома оборудовали арену для боев UFC. Вечеринка в честь дня рождения Трампа стала еще и неофициальным началом празднования 250-летия США, которое будет отмечаться 4 июля. Трампа связывает многолетняя дружба и бизнес-партнерство с главой UFC Даной Уайтом. Поддержка со стороны главы UFC, по мнению политологов, стала одним из факторов, который помог Трампу избраться на второй срок. «Медуза» публикует фотографии с праздника американского президента.
meduza · 18 days ago
"Zlatan lässt Schweden links liegen": Kritik an Ibrahimovic, weil er Trumps UFC-Event der WM vorzog Die Fußballlegende war beim UFC-Event vor dem Weißen Haus zu Gast. Parallel putzte Schweden Tunesien weg. "Er hätte unser Spiel priorisieren müssen", sagte Spieler Karlström
der standard · 18 days ago
Wie lange müssen wir Männern noch beim Kämpfen zuschauen? Vor dem Weißen Haus flogen anlässlich von Trumps Geburtstag die Fäuste, demnächst ist Schauspieler Matt Damon als muskulöser Odysseus im Kino zu bewundern. Was ist da los?
der standard · 18 days ago
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Trump announces 4 July rally in Washington after hosting UFC cage match at the White House – live US president announces rally for 250th anniversary of the nation; fighter gave rambling interview in which he repeated false conspiracy claim about Michelle ObamaSign up for the Breaking News US emailJD Vance also dodged the question when he was asked by CNBC who would be at the signing of the agreement on Friday.Without addressing who would be present for the US side, he said they expect the negotiating team from the Iranian side is going to be the Speaker of the House [Mohammad Bagher] Ghalibaf, and also the foreign minister [Abbas] Araghchi, along with a number of security officials and people who represent the different constituencies within their country.I think its a great day for the American people … our expectation is that the strait is going to be opened in a toll-free way for the long term.Thats the sort of thing that were going to figure out in these technical negotiations. There are a lot of very important details to figure out that were actually going to sit at the table and discuss together and figure out a path forward on these details.And what weve said is, OK, lets talk about how exactly were going to do that.They want access to an unsanctioned economy. Weve talked about, OK, were open to that, but that would require a long-term commitment to the inspection and verification regime. Continue reading...
theguardian · 18 days ago
UFC CEO Dana White slams comments by fighter who called Michelle Obama a man The unprompted comments have prompted widespread backlash
independent · 18 days ago
Trump statt Schweden – Ibrahimovic sorgt für Ärger Während Schweden bei der WM einen Kantersieg feiert, sitzt Zlatan Ibrahimović beim UFC-Spektakel vor dem Weißen Haus. In seiner Heimat und in der Mannschaft sorgt der Auftritt des Ex-Stars für Kritik.
welt.de · 18 days ago