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Joe Rogan Cornered on Shock UFC Michelle Obama Slur

The Daily Beast

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July 7, 2026

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Joe Rogan Cornered on Shock UFC Michelle Obama Slur

KENT NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty ImagesJoe Rogan has tried to explain away the vile slur that was hurled at former first lady Michelle Obama during Donald Trump’s birthday fight night at the White House.Rogan was confronted by Ali Siddiq about UFC fighter Josh Hokit’s disgusting remark during his podcast on Tuesday. Rogan, who was the event’s master of ceremonies, held the microphone to Hokit when he yelled, “Michelle Obama is a man! Am I right, America?” Read more at The Daily Beast.

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· Jul 11, 2026

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· Jul 5, 2026

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· Jul 12, 2026

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· Jul 7, 2026

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