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UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Says Calling Michelle Obama a “Man” Was Meant to Be a “Compliment”

UFC fighter Josh Hokit faces backlash after claiming that calling Michelle Obama a "man" during a White House event was intended as a compliment.

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📍 Where it landed

Josh Hokit defended his comments about Michelle Obama, claiming he was giving her a compliment. He stated that he would never backtrack from what he said.

Dana White called the insult nonsense, while the White House did not comment.

Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.

What happened

UFC fighter Josh Hokit sparked controversy after disparaging Michelle Obama at a UFC White House event. Following the incident, Hokit defended his statement, claiming he thought he was giving her a compliment and stating he will not backtrack from his words.

Coverage from ESPN, CNN, and Variety emphasizes the reaction to the comments, which include a condemnation from Dana White, who called the insult "nonsense." Other figures responding include Cam Newton, who called the comment "tasteless," and Dricus du Plessis, who warned that the offense may cost Hokit. According to Yahoo Sports, Hokit's remarks received praise from Donald Trump.

Future developments may center on whether the incident results in professional consequences for Hokit, as indicated by the warnings from Dricus du Plessis. The White House has not commented on the matter.

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Questions people are asking

How did Josh Hokit respond to the backlash?

Hokit defended his comments, stating he believed calling Michelle Obama a 'man' was a compliment and that he would not backtrack.

Who has criticized the comments?

Dana White described the insult as 'nonsense,' and Cam Newton characterized the comment as 'tasteless.'

Has the White House responded to the incident?

According to CNN, the White House is not commenting on the matter.

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