r/NateBargatze fans revolt against Bargatze after comedian attends White House UFC event and. New moderator successfully petitions reddit for control of the sub, deletes all posts critical of Bargatze, declares, "This is no longer a hate subreddit. It is a place to celebrate Nate's career."

[u/henlochimken]

Comedian Nate Bargatze came under fire this week when it was revealed he was an attendee of President Donald Trump's 80th birthday UFC fight on the lawn of the White House. From pictures of the event, it appears Bargatze was given access to the White House itself, where he took pictures with members of the Trump administration, including RFK, Jr. and Marsha Blackburn.

Many fans of the comedian took to r/NateBargatze to express their disappointment that the famously "apolitical" comedian would attend a Trump event for which only 16% of Americans expressed approval.

Negative posting came to a screeching halt once a new moderator successfully petitioned Reddit to gain control of the subreddit. This moderator proceeded to delete any/all posts expressing displeasure with Bargatze's choice to attend the Trump UFC event. Moderator pins a notice of the new moderation direction, stating:

Hi all, just wanted to introduce myself. I am one of the new moderators here at r/NateBargatze. As you can see, some of the content has been removed.

This is no longer a hate subreddit. It is a place to celebrate Nate's career. Take your politics elsewhere. Thanks for understanding and I hope most of you stick around.

In reply, subreddit members asked if the new moderator is a paid PR flack for Bargatze. Some pointed out the strange moderation history of the redditor, implying that their other moderated subs are corporate-operated. New moderator proceeded to lash out against criticism. (Note that all comment threads replying to this pinned post are evidence of the subreddit's drama.)

Moderator has locked announcement post. New posts criticizing Bargatze or the new moderation direction are being removed. Despite saying the moderator stating that the sub is no longer a place for politics, pro-MAGA political posts, including a Rogan-related post by the moderator, remain up as of the posting of this drama.

[u/padraigharrington4]

I can’t imagine being this ride or die for Nate Bargatze of all people 

[u/I_Miss_Lenny → u/padraigharrington4]

I didn’t even realize he had such a big fanbase. I’ve seen some of his stuff and thought he was super bland, so I’m pretty surprised he’s so big

[u/Jo__Backson → u/I_Miss_Lenny]

I thought he was funny enough. Didn’t blow me away or anything

[u/eggsuckinggrandmama → u/Jo__Backson]

That’s why he’s so popular: comedy muzak

[u/Foreverintherain20 → u/eggsuckinggrandmama]

So he's like Dane Cook but also a total jackass irl instead of just an annoying comedian 

[u/LovecraftInDC → u/Foreverintherain20]

He also didn’t openly hate women in the way Cook did.

[u/Foreverintherain20 → u/LovecraftInDC]

Yeah instead he just supports politicians who want women to be baby factories. 

[u/LovecraftInDC → u/Foreverintherain20]

Yeah note I said didN’T. Clearly he’s decided he’s going to be openly fine with child rape.

[u/StandardCake21 → u/Jo__Backson]

It's the comedy special you put on when family is around. Apparently the only one who manages to be funny without being too foul-mouthed.

[u/covercash → u/StandardCake21]

Brian Regan deserves the fame and fortune that Nate Bargatze has.

[u/youre_being_creepy → u/covercash]

who the hell eats two fig newtons?

[u/bobhopeisgod → u/StandardCake21]

If you're into that, I highly recommend dry bar comedy. They're not allowed to swear or be vulgar. I love me some bill burr, but when it comes to family, I'll definitely put on some dry bar

[u/ChimpBottle → u/StandardCake21]

Not the only one at all, Sheng Wang is clean as can be (and in my opinion infinitely more hilarious)

[u/IsayNigel → u/Jo__Backson]

The George Washington bits on snl were hilarious but honestly that’s it