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Dave Portnoy demands Trump denounce UFC fighter's shocking Michelle Obama insult

Jun 15, 2026Far Left

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy on Monday called on President Donald Trump to condemn a UFC fighter's false insult against former first lady Michelle Obama. The vocal Trump supporter said he found the comments from Josh Hokit on Sunday night at the White House lawn inappropriate."There was one moment I do think Trump has to denounce and anybody…

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