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Trump Praises All-Male UFC Crowd, Hokit Attacks Obama

6/27/2026

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Trump Praises UFC

President Donald Trump praised the all-male audience at the White House UFC event, calling women’s absence a positive sign.
The 90-minute speech in Macungie, Pennsylvania, referenced the White House “Freedom 250” UFC fight.
Bo Nickal and Anthony Cassar took the stage to commend Trump during the ceremony.
Josh Hokit later attacked former first lady Michelle Obama in the Octagon, drawing criticism.

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Trump Boasts Victory

President Donald Trump boasted he could defeat UFC star Bo Nickal, citing his greater weight and physical advantage.
Bo Nickal and Anthony Cassar appeared onstage with President Donald Trump at the White House.
At June 23 Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania, Trump said Nickal’s muscles are harder and younger.
Trump highlighted his own golfing skill and declared Nickal virtually undefeated and impossible to beat.

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Trump Praises UFC

President Donald Trump praised the all-male audience at the White House UFC event, calling women’s absence a positive sign.
The 90-minute speech in Macungie, Pennsylvania, referenced the White House “Freedom 250” UFC fight.
Bo Nickal and Anthony Cassar took the stage to commend Trump during the ceremony.
Josh Hokit later attacked former first lady Michelle Obama in the Octagon, drawing criticism.

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