Published Jun 16, 2026, 6:00 AM ET · Updated 5 months ago · 1 source

Trump facing pressure to condemn UFC fighter for disparaging Michelle Obama

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Trump facing pressure to condemn UFC fighter for disparaging Michelle Obama

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?” Enter your email to keep reading - for free. It takes just 30 seconds