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UFC fighter Joshua Hokit, after his win at UFC Freedom 250, says calling Michelle Obama a 'man' was meant as a compliment and he won’t back down despite backlash; Dana White criticized the remark but defended free speech.
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 heavyweight Josh Hokit doubled down on his post-fight jab at Michelle Obama after defeating Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250, clashing with Daniel Cormier on social media and showing little remorse; UFC boss Dana White distanced the organization from the remarks, but no disciplinary action was announced.
At UFC Freedom 250 in Washington, Josh Hokit sparked backlash by calling former First Lady Michelle Obama a man after his win over Derrick Lewis. The remarks drew criticism from UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, who expressed disappointment, and Hokit doubled down with provocative comments about fans and unity. A future fight with Cormier is unlikely, given DC’s retirement and age, but the incident highlighted a controversy that overshadowed the event.
Barack and Michelle Obama surprised students in Chicago during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center’s public library, greeting attendees and underscoring the center’s focus on education and community programs.
Josh Hokit KO'd Derrick Lewis to advance to No. 6 in the UFC heavyweight rankings at the White House event, but his post-fight line calling Michelle Obama a man drew criticism from Daniel Cormier, who called the move “lame as f*ck.” Dana White condemned the comment while defending free speech, and the event reportedly drew 17 million viewers on Paramount+.
At the Chicago opening of the Obama Presidential Center, Barack and Michelle Obama delivered rousing speeches that praised past achievements and offered veiled critiques of Donald Trump and his administration, signaling a stance in favor of democratic ideals as attendees including Clinton, Bush, and Biden looked on and performers like Springsteen and Aguilera performed.
Barack and Michelle Obama welcomed the first visitors to the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on opening day, with the tower’s design symbolizing four hands joining in solidarity and featuring an excerpt from Obama’s 2015 Selma speech; the AP reports the center’s mission to house the Obama Foundation’s programs and preserve the former president’s legacy.
Stephen A. Smith criticized Donald Trump for not denouncing a transphobic remark about Michelle Obama made by UFC fighter Josh Hokit during UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, arguing the president should have condemned the comments and escorted Hokit out, while Dana White condemned the remark and Trump remained silent.
UFC fighter Josh Hokit sparked a controversy after winning UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn by yelling that Michelle Obama is a man. While he later shared an Instagram Story that appeared to show an apology and a $50,000 donation to the Obama Foundation, a Community Note labeled the post false and indicated Hokit did not apologize, instead doubling down and signaling the post was likely trolling.
Thousands gathered in Chicago for the dedication of the privately funded $850 million Obama Presidential Center on the South Side, a campus featuring art from 30 artists, a new Chicago Public Library branch, and cultural spaces; Barack and Michelle Obama were joined by fellow former presidents and VIPs including Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Angela Merkel and Justin Trudeau, as well as celebrities, highlighting the project as a major civic investment and cultural hub.
Adesanya questioned Josh Hokit's White House post-fight promo after Hokit's Michelle Obama remark, suggesting such comments could have consequences, as Hokit dominated Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn. He praised Hokit's fighting but criticized the sensationalism, and the piece also discusses potential future matchups with Alex Pereira, who recently lost to Ciryl Gane, with Pereira possibly moving between light heavyweight and heavyweight in a potential Hokit feud.
Sheryl Crow criticized Donald Trump's UFC event on the White House lawn, calling it a 'disgraceful' and 'void of decency' spectacle and condemning the for-profit fight after a racist insult directed at Michelle Obama, highlighting ongoing social and political tensions.
UFC president Dana White condemned heavyweight Josh Hokit for post-fight remarks claiming ‘Michelle Obama is a man’ at UFC Freedom 250, saying he’s completely against saying nasty and false things about people’s families. Hokit, known for provocative post-fight comments, drew mixed reactions online and at the event, which coincided with a Trump-hosted celebration. The incident comes as Michelle Obama prepares to open the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.
Barack Obama says in an ABC interview that any Trump-brokered Iran deal is unlikely to differ meaningfully from the 2015 JCPOA, suggesting a diplomatic approach over war, while Trump promotes a new framework and faces backlash over a UFC fighter’s vile slur against Michelle Obama, underscoring foreign-policy whiplash.