After the former first lady was subject to a seemingly random insult by UFC fighter Josh Hokit, Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama celebrated the forthcoming opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Obama posted a video on X where he claimed that he got teary-eyed thinking of his mother-in-law, Marian Robinson.
Michelle Obama’s outfit honors her mother, Marian Robinson
Michelle Obama refused to acknowledge or engage with the vile comment made by UFC fighter Josh Hokot after his win on Sunday. Barack Obama also decided to act gracefully in the face of the controversy. The pair, instead, focused on the forthcoming opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.
Barack posted a video of the pair. In it, Michelle can be seen wearing an outfit that paid tribute to her mother, Marian Robinson.
Barack posted the video on X. He wrote in the caption, “To everyone who helped bring the Obama Presidential Center to life, thank you. Michelle and I are so grateful for all your dedication and hard work over the years. I got a little teary-eyed tonight thinking about my mother-in-law, Marian Robinson.”
“She made a home for Michelle and Craig here on the South Side of Chicago, not with a lot, but with a lot of love and hope and perspective and wisdom, and her husband Fraser Robinson, who got up every day and went down right next to Navy Pier, working in the water reclamation district,” Barack added, “He showed what it means to work hard and to put family first.”
Meanwhile, Josh Hokit, who called Michelle Obama “a man” after his win at President Trump‘s birthday bash at UFC 250. This seemingly random attack immediately drew massive backlash against the fighter, with mainstream media, social media, and news anchors going after the fighter. Hokit continues to be a source of discussion on multiple social media platforms.
