A recent UFC fight at the White House took an unexpected turn when fighter Josh Hokit made a false and offensive remark about former first lady Michelle Obama. Hokit praised President Donald Trump for hosting the fight before adding: ‘And lastly, Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?’ The crowd responded with a mixture of cheers and boos.

Response from Dana White

Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO and President Dana White called the comment ‘nasty and false’, dismissing it as ‘nonsense’. White told Time magazine in a text message: ‘I understand that the Obamas are public figures but I’m completely against saying nasty and false things about people’s families. Everyone knows my position on free speech but I hate that kind of nonsense.’ A UFC spokesperson directed CNN to White’s comment, but did not respond when asked whether Hokit had been disciplined over the remark.

The White House declined to comment on the incident, with communications director Steven Cheung instead focusing on Hokit’s win, saying: ‘He showed toughness and the ability to pressure his opponent both on his feet and on the ground.’ This response has raised questions about the White House’s stance on disparaging remarks, particularly given President Trump’s history of ridiculing Obama.

Context and Reactions

The incident has sparked a wider conversation about the use of offensive language and the importance of respecting public figures. The Democratic Party’s X account posted an image of Obama smiling, writing: ‘Michelle Obama lives in their heads rent-free.’ CNN has reached out to the former first lady’s office for comment, but so far, there has been no response.

Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.