Nate Bargatze, the popular comedian, was one of many notable attendees at this past weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House. However, his attendance could be costing him his career.
Social media users, especially those who consider themselves liberal and anti-Trump, are currently slamming the comic on various platforms. Many were disappointed to see that he had attended the controversial White House event, which was put on this weekend in honor of the president’s birthday and Flag Day. Now, many are assuming he’s an avid Trump supporter or right-leaning and are not okay with it, ready to boycott his material. Read more about the situation below.
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Nate Bargatze Poses For Photos At The White House's UFC Freedom 250 Event
One of the most talked about moments in pop culture so far this month has certainly been the UFC Freedom 250 event held by President Donald Trump and his administration. The festivities, which featured livestreamed UFC fights and entertainment that took place within a custom-built ring on the White House lawn.
The event has been extremely controversial and debated online ever since the president revealed it would happen. Things only heated up from the moment the massive, 90-foot arena started getting built on the White House lawn. When it happened this past Saturday, there was not only a crowd of Americans watching, but also a number of celebrity guests who posed for pictures throughout the famous property. One was Nate Bargatze, the famous comedian who rose to new heights of fame after hosting hit Saturday Night Live episodes and the 77th annual Emmy Awards last year.
Though he's commented and joked about timely situations, the stand-up comic has avoided getting too political and remaining fairly neutral so as not to be labeled on the far right or left. However, that all changed when numerous figures associated with the Trump association, from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, Cheryl Hines, to former Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, posed for photos with him at the UFC event this weekend.
Social Media Users React To Nate's Attendance At The White House & Threaten To Boycott His Comedy
Fans of the Nashville native have been expressing their surprise after seeing pictures of him smiling with famous conservatives at the Freedom 250 event, especially due to his history of staying fairly closed-lipped about his political beliefs throughout the years.
There are many users on platforms like X who are anti-Trump and left-leaning who are expressing outrage at his decision, and going as far as to declare themselves no longer fans of his.
"Another one bites the dust," responded an X user.
"He has burned his career," wrote another. "Is it so hard to stick to ethics and morals?"
"He says it's not political," added a sarcastic user. "Uh-huh. Another career flushed."
"Dead to me," commented a user, as another wrote, "Sort of early for him to tank, but he's done it. Buh-bye."
"Unless he comes forward and condemns Trump and MAGA, I'm done with him," a user wrote.
