Ohanian blasts Hokit for slur at Michelle Obama: 'Vile, inappropriate'

Alexis Ohanian has publicly condemned Josh Hokit for using a racial slur against Michelle Obama during a White House visit. Ohanian, Serena Williams’ husband, labeled the remarks ‘vile, inappropriate’ and called for accountability. The incident occurred during a White House event where Hokit allegedly directed the slur at Obama.

Witness accounts suggest the remark was made in a crowded corridor near the East Room, where multiple high-profile attendees were present. Video footage reviewed by reporters shows Hokit in close proximity to Obama, though the exact words remain in dispute due to ambient noise. The corridor’s layout—narrow and poorly lit—likely contributed to the confusion, with some attendees mishearing or misinterpreting comments amid the chaos of the event.