Zac Brown is standing by his decision to perform at the UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.
The Zac Brown Band frontman confirmed on The Pat McAfee Show earlier this week that he would perform the national anthem at the event on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday, June 14, alongside the Marine Band.
Ahead of the band's performance, Brown said he had no concerns about performing for President Donald Trump or the potential controversy his appearance could spark.
"I’m there for the troops, man," Brown said. "I’m there to honor America. This is patriotism, not politics for me. I mean, f--k all the division. I don’t believe in that. I love this country. I love all the people that have sacrificed so that I can live my American dream and that everyone that lives here gets a chance to do that if they work hard and make the right decisions. So it doesn’t have a place in politics for me."
The singer added that approximately 8,000 service members would be attending the event, noting he felt "honored" as a UFC fan to be awarded this opportunity. The president, Vice President JD Vance, and other top Trump administration officials also ended up being in attendance.
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"I’m so excited for this weekend," Brown added. "And it’s history, man, getting to be part of American history, man. Having the first sporting event that’s on the lawn of the White House. I mean, it’s an honor."
The mixed martial arts event was held in honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States on July 4, 2026. UFC Freedom 250 also fell on Flag Day, as well as the president’s 80th birthday.
The sporting event has been highly controversial, with two Virginians filing a lawsuit in an effort to stop the White House fights, arguing that the UFC was unlawfully granted “unfettered access to the White House … to stage a private, for-profit sports event, with all the promotional and branding opportunities that accompany such access.”
However, on Friday, June 12, a judge declined to block the event after the president’s Justice Department defended the administration’s plans, arguing that the plaintiffs filed their case too late and failed to provide a legitimate reason to justify stopping the event.
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