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Trump Hosts UFC; Hokit Defeats Lewis, Chain Controversy

6/21/2026

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Trump Hosts UFC

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn on June 14, 2026.
UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit defeated Derrick Lewis by TKO in round two.
Josh Hokit’s act of putting a gold chain on President Donald Trump’s neck, calling Michelle Obama a man, led Trump to remove it, adviser Margo Martin to post the clip, and the inaugural White House sport event to draw media criticism.

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Cormier Slams Hokit

Daniel Cormier posted a YouTube video calling Hokit’s post-fight remarks irresponsible, nasty and unnecessary, noting Hokit had trained in his gym.
He warned the stunt cost fans, called it “lame as f**k,” and urged focus on fighting.
He added Hokit could earn a heavyweight title shot if he drops the gimmicks.
Dana White’s response—sometimes amused, sometimes calling the comment “disgusting”—reflected UFC’s stance of letting fighters be themselves.

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Trump Hosts UFC

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn on June 14, 2026.
UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit defeated Derrick Lewis by TKO in round two.
Josh Hokit’s act of putting a gold chain on President Donald Trump’s neck, calling Michelle Obama a man, led Trump to remove it, adviser Margo Martin to post the clip, and the inaugural White House sport event to draw media criticism.

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