UFC’s Dana White discusses comment about Michelle Obama at Freedom 250 event
It is not known if Hokit has been disciplined for his actions at Sunday night's UFC event on the White House lawn.
Mason Reed 
The White House lawn served as an unconventional stage for the UFC this past Sunday, hosting a series of high-stakes bouts to commemorate both the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 80th birthday of Donald Trump. However, the event’s historic setting was quickly overshadowed by controversy surrounding fighter Josh Hokit.
Hokit’s Comments Draw Backlash
Following a hard-fought victory over Derrick Lewis, Hokit used his post-fight platform to make false claims about former First Lady Michelle Obama. Addressing the crowd, Hokit stated, “And lastly, Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?” The remark was met with an uncomfortable silence from those in attendance.
Dana White Responds
On Monday, UFC head Dana White addressed the incident, speaking with Time Magazine to distance the organization from the fighter’s rhetoric. “I understand that the Obama’s are public figures but I’m completely against saying nasty and false things about people’s families,” White stated. “Everyone knows my position on free speech but I hate that kind of nonsense.”
As of now, it remains unclear if Hokit will face disciplinary action. In a post shared on Instagram, the fighter did not offer an apology, explicitly stating he is “not a role model.”
White House Perspective
The White House has opted not to address the specific comments. When asked for comment, White House communications director Steve Cheung shifted the focus back to the athletic performance on the card. “ [Hokit] had a great win last night. He showed toughness and the ability to pressure his opponent both on his feet and on the ground,” Cheung told CNN’s Jake Tapper.
This incident follows a previous controversy earlier this year, when President Donald Trump shared a video on Truth Social depicting the Obamas as apes—a move for which the President refused to offer an apology. 205focus.com will continue to monitor the situation for any updates regarding potential disciplinary measures against the fighter.
