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Sheryl Crow Criticizes Trump Over White House UFC Event and Michelle Obama Slur

Sheryl Crow said the White House fight night was corrupt and disgraceful after a fighter’s racist remark about Michelle Obama drew backlash.

  • Sheryl Crow condemned the White House UFC event hosted by President Donald Trump, calling it “disgraceful and void of decency” after a UFC fight was staged on the White House lawn as part of the “Freedom 250” celebration.
  • The controversy centered on UFC fighter Josh Hokit, who made a derogatory remark about former First Lady Michelle Obama during a post-fight interview, triggering widespread criticism.
  • Crow argued that the event highlighted a disconnect between political leaders and ordinary Americans, saying wealthy and powerful figures were celebrating while many citizens struggled with healthcare costs, inflation, and the rising cost of living.
  • The backlash extended beyond Crow, with UFC President Dana White and several public figures condemning Hokit’s comment, even as debate continued over the appropriateness of hosting a professional UFC event at the White House.
  • The event, intended to celebrate America’s upcoming 250th anniversary and Trump’s 80th birthday, became overshadowed by the controversy, shifting public attention from the fights to questions about political decorum, racism, and the use of the White House as a venue for entertainment.
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mxdwn.com broke the news on Monday, June 15, 2026.
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