Comedian Nate Bargatze has returned to Instagram, posting for the first time since he was seen at a President Donald Trump birthday UFC event held on the White House lawn.

The post, which features a picture of Bargatze performing, acknowledges recent tour dates in Houston, Austin, and Corpus Christi, and teases an upcoming show in Phoenix.

Despite the social media return, Bargatze has not publicly addressed his appearance at the event.

This development is significant as Bargatze has cultivated a public image as an apolitical and family-friendly entertainer, and his presence at the event drew considerable attention from fans.

Photos from the event showed Bargatze positioned behind Trump and also posing with prominent figures such as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy Jr.

and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).

Following these sightings, some fans expressed strong reactions on social media, with some urging the comedian to explain his attendance.

While Bargatze himself has remained silent on the matter, his representatives previously offered a statement to HuffPost.

They clarified that "Nate is family-friendly entertainment first" and emphasized his apolitical stance, stating, "He is not political, nor is anything he produces." The representatives added that Bargatze is a "huge UFC fan" and attended the Trump event "to enjoy a sport he loves," noting that he has "fans from both sides of the aisle."

Comments on Bargatze's recent Instagram post have reportedly been largely supportive, though The Daily Beast indicated that negative comments were being removed quickly.