Hokit Defends Michelle Obama Remark as Compliment, Citing Free Speech
TL;DR
UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit says his comment that Michelle Obama is a man was meant as a compliment and a nod to freedom of speech, made after his win at Freedom 250 on the White House lawn; the remark drew swift backlash, including from UFC president Dana White, who condemned insults to families, while Helwani pressed Hokit to explain his stance.
- UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Says Calling Michelle Obama a “Man” Was Meant to Be a “Compliment” The Hollywood Reporter
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