Comedian Nate Bargatze draws fan backlash after attending Trump's White House UFC event
Jun 17, 2026
Comedian Nate Bargatze is facing a wave of criticism from fans after he was spotted at the UFC Freedom 250 event held on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday, which coincided with President Trump's 80th birthday and drew more than 4,000 attendees.
A rep for Bargatze said that the comedian "
is not political nor is anything he produces" and described him as a "huge UFC fan" who has followed the sport "since before it became political." ...read more read less