Even UFC boss Dana White is ‘completely against’ Josh Hokit’s ugly jab at Michelle Obama
UFC CEO Dana White has condemned Josh Hokit’s post-fight remark calling Michelle Obama ‘a man’ as ‘nasty and false,’ calling it ‘nonsense’ and rejecting the claim. The White House has not commented on the incident. The comment sparked widespread backlash, with political figures and media also criticizing Hokit’s remarks. The controversy overshadowed the UFC’s historic White House event.
What changed
New statements from Dana White explicitly labeling the comment ‘nonsense’ and ‘completely against’ it have emerged, alongside additional political condemnations.
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UFC boss Dana White slams Josh Hokit’s Michelle Obama insult as ‘nonsense’
confidence 98%UFC CEO Dana White has condemned Josh Hokit’s post-fight remark calling Michelle Obama ‘a man’ as ‘nasty and false,’ calling it ‘nonsense’ and rejecting the claim. The White House has not commented on the incident. The comment sparked widespread backlash, with political figures and media also criticizing Hokit’s remarks. The controversy overshadowed the UFC’s historic White House event.
What's confirmed:
- UFC President Dana White called Josh Hokit’s comment about Michelle Obama ‘nasty and false’ and dismissed it as ‘nonsense.’
- White stated he is ‘completely against’ such remarks, calling them ‘the kind of nonsense’ he opposes.
- Josh Hokit made the derogatory comment during a post-fight interview at the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn.
- The White House has not issued any statement regarding Hokit’s remarks or the UFC event.
- Senator Lindsey Graham joined Dana White in criticizing Hokit’s comment.
- The comment was widely condemned as false and inappropriate by media outlets and public figures.
Still unconfirmed:
- Sheryl Crow called the UFC event at the White House ‘disgraceful and void of decency’ (single-source opinion).
- Scott Jennings provided an ‘absurd excuse’ for Hokit’s slur (single-source claim).
- Donald Trump’s administration staged the UFC event, drawing criticism for allowing the controversy (no direct confirmation).