Michelle Obama called a man: JD Vance surprised by the scale of the controversy – La Nouvelle Tribune

Author: Cédric AmoussouPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: United States

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Michelle Obama called a man: JD Vance surprised by the scale of the controversy – La Nouvelle Tribune

US Vice President JD Vance expressed surprise at the media uproar over remarks by MMA fighter Josh Hokit calling Michelle Obama a man at a White House UFC event in June 2026. On Joe Rogan's podcast, Vance called the reaction disproportionate. Rogan acknowledged the sensitivity of the comments given the venue.

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