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Comedian Nate Bargatze Sparks Controversy at Trump's 80th

6/29/2026

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Comedian Nate Bargatze attended a White House event for President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, sparking controversy.
Actress Cheryl Hines liked the Instagram clip, and fans called the appearance problematic.
Bargatze posted a short Instagram video about buying a hammock after an 11-day hiatus.
He earned $56.7 million from his 2025 tour, was the top-grossing 2024 stand-up comic, and attended the Trump event because UFC is his favorite sport, not politics.

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Comedian Nate Bargatze attended a White House event for President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, sparking controversy.
Actress Cheryl Hines liked the Instagram clip, and fans called the appearance problematic.
Bargatze posted a short Instagram video about buying a hammock after an 11-day hiatus.
He earned $56.7 million from his 2025 tour, was the top-grossing 2024 stand-up comic, and attended the Trump event because UFC is his favorite sport, not politics.