Lindsey Graham, Dana White Call Out Josh Hokit Over Michelle Obama Comment
Summary
Senator Lindsey Graham and UFC CEO Dana White criticized UFC fighter Josh Hokit for making false and offensive comments about Michelle Obama after a fight at a White House event. Hokit repeated an unfounded claim about the former first lady during his post-fight interview, which both Graham and White said was inappropriate and took away from the spirit of the event.Key Facts
- Josh Hokit made false claims about Michelle Obama after winning a UFC fight at the White House.
- Hokit thanked President Donald Trump before making the comment in his interview.
- The claim about Michelle Obama has been a long-running and false conspiracy theory.
- Senator Lindsey Graham called Hokit's comments “not good” and called him an “idiot.”
- Graham said the comments distracted from the event’s purpose of celebrating America and sportsmanship.
- UFC CEO Dana White condemned the remarks and said he opposes spreading false and hurtful statements about people’s families.
- The event was called the UFC Freedom 250 and was held at the White House.
- Both public figures stressed respect and the importance of sportsmanship during the celebration.
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