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Alexis Ohanian Defends White House UFC Event, Condemns Obama Slur

6/19/2026

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Alexis Ohanian defended his attendance at the White House UFC Freedom 250 event after an invitation from TKO Group Holdings and condemned heavyweight Josh Hokit’s slur about First Lady Michelle Obama.
In a post on X, Ohanian called the comment vile and praised CEO Dana White’s condemnation.
The event set up a UFC arena on the White House lawn, marked President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, and was attended by Mark Zuckerberg.

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Alexis Ohanian defended his attendance at the White House UFC Freedom 250 event after an invitation from TKO Group Holdings and condemned heavyweight Josh Hokit’s slur about First Lady Michelle Obama.
In a post on X, Ohanian called the comment vile and praised CEO Dana White’s condemnation.
The event set up a UFC arena on the White House lawn, marked President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, and was attended by Mark Zuckerberg.