Meghan McCain, daughter of the late Senator John McCain, recently shared her perspective on the controversy surrounding comedian Nate Bargatze.

McCain took to X, formerly Twitter, to express her lack of surprise regarding Bargatze's conservative leanings, stating, "Respectfully, who is shocked Nate Bargatze is conservative." This comment comes after Bargatze, known for maintaining political neutrality throughout his career, was seen at a UFC event hosted by Donald Trump on the former president's 80th birthday.

The comedian's appearance at the event, particularly a photo shared by Cheryl Hines, sparked significant backlash among his fanbase.

Many fans expressed outrage, with some threatening to boycott his upcoming shows for which they had already purchased tickets.

Comments on Bargatze's social media posts indicate a strong reaction, with one commenter noting, "It’s a problem that you didn’t think that appearance would be problematic."

The incident has also drawn attention from other figures in the entertainment industry.

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Kamau Bell addressed the situation in a Substack essay titled "It Is So Easy To Not Do This." Bell criticized Bargatze and other "nice white guy" celebrities for their choices, suggesting that avoiding places "where fascists coagulate" is a simple way to prevent such controversies.

Bell's essay included photos of Bargatze at the White House UFC cage fights, further highlighting the comedian's presence at the event.

While McCain suggested that Bargatze's conservative stance was evident, many fans and observers appear to have been genuinely surprised, given his previous efforts to remain politically neutral.

This development matters to audiences because it challenges the perception of a comedian who has cultivated a non-political public image, potentially impacting his future audience engagement and career trajectory.

Bargatze has not publicly commented on the controversy since the event.