Fighter at Donald Trump’s White House UFC event smears Michelle Obama during interview – US politics live
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05.58 EDTTrump's UFC fights at White House marred by misogynistic smear aimed at Michelle ObamaHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Donald Trump’s UFC fights held on the White House lawn were marred by a misogynistic smear aimed at former first lady Michelle Obama last night.Beneath a giant steel canopy known as the Claw, the president celebrated the forthcoming 250th anniversary of US independence – but, much more importantly, his own 80th birthday – by staging the first professional sporting event in White House history.Several winning fighters greeted Trump after their bouts, while American fighter Bo Nickal followed his knockout victory by climbing over the cage fence to shake Trump’s hand.Another fighter, heavyweight Josh Hokit, gave a rambling post-fight interview that…
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