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UFC Fighter Calls Michelle Obama Man, Sparks White House Controversy.

7/16/2026

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Fighter Josh Hokit said Michelle Obama is a man during his victory speech at a White House UFC event.
Vice President JD Vance called the public reaction to Hokit’s slur totally disproportionate on The Joe Rogan Experience.
UFC CEO Dana White called the remark nasty and false.
White House communications director Steven Cheung praised Hokit’s performance and ignored the slur.

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Fighter Josh Hokit said Michelle Obama is a man during his victory speech at a White House UFC event.
Vice President JD Vance called the public reaction to Hokit’s slur totally disproportionate on The Joe Rogan Experience.
UFC CEO Dana White called the remark nasty and false.
White House communications director Steven Cheung praised Hokit’s performance and ignored the slur.