Trump facing pressure to condemn UFC fighter for disparaging Michelle Obama
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At UFC Freedom 250 held at the White House on June 14, heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit defeated Derrick Lewis via knockout and made a controversial statement about Michelle Obama during his post-fight interview with broadcaster Joe Rogan. The event was attended by President Trump and high-profile figures, with Trump holding a minor stake in TKO Group Holdings, the UFC's parent company.
Progressive: Progressive-leaning outlets emphasized the misogynistic nature of the remark, characterizing it as a smear that marred and overshadowed the sporting event.
Moderate: Centrist outlets reported the comment as crude and unexpected, covering it within the broader context of the White House event in a more matter-of-fact manner.
Conservative: Conservative-leaning outlets varied in their approach—some downplayed the remark through humor, while others pivoted focus to Trump's role and financial interests in the UFC, without emphasizing the gender-based dimensions of the comment.
Josh Hokit’s comment, made after the match at the White House, was condemned widely, but not by the president
Donald Trump is facing growing pressure to condemn an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) competitor who used a White House appearance to push a sexist, racist and transphobic conspiracy theory about former first lady Michelle Obama.
At a UFC event on the south lawn on Sunday, the US president’s 80th birthday, Josh Hokit, a fighter, shouted into the microphone in front of Trump: “Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?”
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