Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, has publicly rebuked comedian Larry David's recent comments regarding a UFC event hosted at the White House.

David had expressed strong disapproval of the event, which celebrated the nation's 250th anniversary, calling it a "travesty" and stating it made him "embarrassed to be an American."

In response, Fetterman channeled an '80s comedy classic, telling TMZ, "I’d say lighten up, Francis." This line is a direct quote from the 1981 film "Stripes," where a character named Francis is told to "Lighten up, Francis" by Sgt.

Hulka after requesting to be called "Psycho." The senator further advised David to "get over himself," emphasizing his pride in being an American and dismissing David's embarrassment over the UFC event.

The UFC Freedom Fight 250, held earlier this month on the White House South Lawn, also marked former President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.

The event reportedly drew an audience of 1,200 active-duty service members and approximately 4,000 spectators, with both Trump and UFC president Dana White in attendance.

The celebration included a performance of the national anthem by the Marine Band and Zac Brown, concluding with a flyover by the Navy’s Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds.

This public exchange highlights differing views on the appropriateness of such events at the White House.

A White House spokesperson previously described the event as "one of the greatest and most historic sports events in history," suggesting that criticism stemmed from "Trump Derangement Syndrome."