India, July 16 -- Vice President JD Vance has defended the response to the controversy surrounding remarks about former First Lady Michelle Obama made during the Freedom 250 UFC event on the White House South Lawn. Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience, Vance said he believed the public backlash over the incident had been "totally disproportionate" and suggested the reaction had gone far beyond the comment itself.

The controversy began after UFC fighter Josh Hokit made an offensive remark about Michelle Obama while addressing the crowd at the event. The comment sparked widespread criticism, but Vance argued that the level of outrage it generated was excessive, offering his perspective during the nearly three-hour podcast interview.

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