White House Praises UFC Fighter's Win, Avoids Condemning Insult Toward Michelle Obama
By
Ted Johnson
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
The White House praised UFC fighter Josh Hokit's victory at a South Lawn cage match attended by President Donald Trump, but has not condemned Hokit's post-fight comment calling former First Lady Michelle Obama "a man." The remark has drawn criticism from figures across the political spectrum, including conservative commentator Dave Portnoy, while UFC's Dana White has not yet issued a full statement on the matter.
Key quotes
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The White House offered words of praise for a UFC fight's victory at the South Lawn cage match on Sunday evening, but has yet to condemn or weigh in on an insult he made about former First Lady Michelle Obama.
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