Critics Push Back on Zac Brown's Claim That UFC White House Anthem Was 'Patriotism, Not Politics'

Summary

The article critiques Zac Brown's claim that his national anthem performance at a UFC event on the White House South Lawn was "patriotism, not politics." The author argues that performing at a political event hosted by Donald Trump is inherently political, and that Brown's attempt to separate the two is disingenuous. The piece examines the blurred lines between patriotism, politics, and commercial interests, pointing out the irony of selling "patriotic" imported t-shirts to commemorate the event.