UFC fighter slurs Michelle Obama at White House event; Trump privately appalled, publicly silent

Daily Mail—Josh Hokit shouted a transgender slur about Michelle Obama on the South Lawn after knocking out Derrick Lewis, with Joe Rogan ringside and no official condemnation in the moment. Trump, who had made a joint entrance with UFC CEO Dana White to kick off the unprecedented primetime White House fight night, was privately described as shocked by the remark — then later praised Hokit. White denounced the slur as 'nonsense,' while Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy publicly demanded Trump condemn it. Barron Trump made his first public appearance in months at the event, reportedly receiving dating advice from manosphere figure Justin Waller.

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