UFC fighter Josh Hokit sparked outrage after making a derogatory comment about Michelle Obama during a White House event. Despite widespread condemnation, the White House has yet to issue a direct response to the remarks.
Instead, White House spokesperson Steven Cheung praised Hokit's win, drawing further criticism on social media. Many accused the White House of downplaying the issue to avoid offending Trump's supporters.
Dana White, UFC President, called Hokit's comments 'nonsense' and clarified his stance against defamatory remarks. The incident has sparked a heated debate on free speech and the responsibility that comes with it.