Unsurprisingly for such a large, historic event, there were notable attendees from all across different fields and professions.Including comedian Nate Bargatze.
Bargatze, who steadfastly avoids politics in his comedy and in his personal life, was photographed at the UFC White House event.Harmless enough, right? It's a non-political event, showcasing one of the most popular sports in the country.But in the world of the extraordinarily angry online left, it was evidence that Bargatze is fascist.
Seriously.Comedian Nate Bargatze performs during the 82nd Annual Golden Globes at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Jan.5, 2025.
(Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty Images)"Comedian" and former television show host W.Kamau Bell attacked Bargatze for existing at the White House, saying in a new Substack post on the 10 rules he invented for "nice White guys" that going there made him part of "Team Fascism."DANA WHITE DENIES AMERICA 250 UFC FIGHT AT WHITE HOUSE WILL BE 'POLITICAL,' 'NOT AT ALL' ABOUT POLITICS"Don’t be in a photo with fascists," Bell wrote.
"The easiest way to not be photographed with fascists is to not go to places where fascists coagulate.""If you do go to a place where fascists are coagulating, then you had better have a good reason… like a John Brown/Inglourious Basterds good reason," he continued, apparently implying that anyone going to the White House should be there to assassinate Donald Trump or other prominent Republicans currently in government."If you don’t have a good reason to be hanging out with fascists, then congratulations! You are now a member of Team Fascism," he continued."No one cares how much you wanted to see the fights at the White House."COMEDIAN WARNS 'WOKE IS NOT DEAD' AS CANCEL CULTURE STILL LOOMS OVER COMEDYUFC Freedom 250 takes place on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Mon.
June 15, 2026.(Jacquelyn Martin/AP)As punishment for his transgression, Bell goes to demand penance from Bargatze...