Rosie O'donnell Slams Trump Supporters Amid UFC Controversy

WHO:

Rolling Stone - Jon Stewart criticized Trump’s UFC event, calling it a “God-awful mockery.”

Rolling Stone - Sheryl Crow described Trump’s UFC birthday bash as “disgraceful” and stated, “This administration is corrupt and does not give a damn about the American people.”

Fox News - Joy Reid condemned President Trump as an "orange a--hole" during a speech in New York.

Yahoo - Michelle Obama addressed the misogynoir and transphobia she has faced in her 2018 book “Becoming,” stating, “I’ve smiled for photos with people who call my husband horrible names on national television, but still want a framed keepsake for their mantel.”

TMZ - Rosie O'Donnell, UFC fighter Josh Hokit, Michelle Obama

AllHipHop - Peacock

WHAT:

Fox News - President Trump hosted a UFC event on the South Lawn of the White House during his 80th birthday celebration.

Fox News - Joy Reid warned that President Trump and his allies are attempting to reshape American media into a "North Korea-style propaganda machine."

Yahoo - Josh Hokit, during his post-fight interview, asked the crowd, “Am I right, America?” after making his controversial remark about Michelle Obama.

Yahoo - President Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with UFC fights on the White House lawn.

Yahoo - During his post-fight interview, UFC fighter Josh Hokit spoke in "disturbingly trite rhymes" after winning his match.

Yahoo - Hokit asked the crowd, “Am I right, America?” after making his controversial remark about Michelle Obama.

Yahoo - After winning a cage match at Trump's celebration, UFC fighter Josh Hokit made a controversial remark during his post-fight interview, stating, “Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?”

Yahoo - Hokit previously referred to WNBA star Brittney Griner as “a man” during a post-fight interview at UFC 324 in January.

TMZ - Rosie O'Donnell criticized UFC fighter Josh Hokit's comments about Michelle Obama, stating they reflect the rhetoric of Trump supporters.

AllHipHop - UFC fighter Josh Hokit's offensive remark about Michelle Obama aired live from the White House, leading to backlash against Peacock.

WHERE:

Fox News - The UFC event took place on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C.

Fox News - The speech by Joy Reid took place in New York City during the "Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment."

TMZ - New York City (where Rosie O'Donnell was interviewed)

AllHipHop - The White House (location of the live broadcast)

WHEN:

Fox News - The UFC Freedom 250 event occurred on June 14, 2026.

Fox News - The United States is preparing to celebrate its 250th birthday.

WHY:

Yahoo - The article discusses how Hokit’s comments reflect a broader culture of misogynoir and toxic masculinity, particularly in the context of Trump’s political persona.

Fox News - Reid stated that the consolidation of media by billionaires is turning American journalism into a version of North Korean propaganda.

Yahoo - The article discusses how Hokit’s comments reflect a broader culture of misogynoir and toxic masculinity, particularly in the context of Trump’s political persona.

TMZ - O'Donnell described Trump supporters as racist, homophobic, and un-American, suggesting that Hokit's comments exemplify these traits.

HOW:

Yahoo - Hokit’s remarks were made in front of a crowd of thousands of UFC fans, indicating a significant audience for his comments.

Fox News - Reid encouraged listeners to subscribe to independent media and follow left-wing journalists to counteract the current media landscape.

Yahoo - Hokit’s remarks were made in front of a crowd of thousands of UFC fans, indicating a significant audience for his comments.

AllHipHop - The offensive remark was made during a live broadcast, indicating a lack of control over the content aired by Peacock.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 16:23 UTC)

President Trump hosted a UFC event on the South Lawn of the White House to celebrate his 80th birthday, which took place on June 14, 2026. Jon Stewart criticized the event as a “God-awful mockery,” while Sheryl Crow called it “disgraceful,” emphasizing her belief that the administration is corrupt and indifferent to the American people. Hokit’s remarks during the event highlighted a broader cultural issue, resonating with a crowd of thousands of UFC fans.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 12:36 UTC)

Joy Reid delivered a passionate speech in New York City during the "Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment," where she condemned President Trump as an "orange a--hole." She warned that Trump and his allies are attempting to reshape American media into a "North Korea-style propaganda machine," driven by the consolidation of media by billionaires. Reid urged her audience to subscribe to independent media and support left-wing journalists to help counteract the current media landscape as the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 10:35 UTC)

Michelle Obama recently addressed the misogynoir and transphobia she encountered in her book “Becoming,” highlighting the irony of smiling for photos with people who publicly insult her husband. In a post-fight interview, Josh Hokit stirred controversy by asking the crowd, “Am I right, America?” after making remarks about Michelle Obama, which reflect a broader culture of misogynoir and toxic masculinity, particularly in relation to Trump's political persona, and were delivered to a large audience of UFC fans.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 08:52 UTC)

President Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a lively event featuring UFC fights on the White House lawn. During a post-fight interview, UFC fighter Josh Hokit made headlines by speaking in what many described as "disturbingly trite rhymes" after his victory, even prompting the crowd with the question, “Am I right, America?” His controversial remarks about Michelle Obama have sparked discussions about the broader issues of misogynoir and toxic masculinity, especially in relation to Trump’s political persona.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 06:53 UTC)

UFC fighter Josh Hokit stirred controversy after winning a cage match at Trump's celebration, when he declared during his post-fight interview, “Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?” This isn't the first time Hokit has made such remarks, as he previously referred to WNBA star Brittney Griner as “a man” during a post-fight interview at UFC 324 in January. The article highlights how Hokit’s comments reflect a troubling culture of misogynoir and toxic masculinity, especially in relation to Trump's political persona, and his remarks were delivered in front of a large crowd of UFC fans.

(UPDATED June 15, 2026 23:39 UTC)

Rosie O'Donnell has criticized UFC fighter Josh Hokit's comments about Michelle Obama, claiming they reflect the rhetoric of Trump supporters, whom she described as racist, homophobic, and un-American. The backlash against Hokit's offensive remark, which aired live from the White House, has raised concerns about the content control at Peacock. O'Donnell made her statements during an interview in New York City, highlighting the controversy surrounding the incident.