Zac Brown Says UFC White House Performance Is About Patriotism, Not Politics
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Zack Sharf
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Summary
Country singer Zac Brown defends his decision to perform the national anthem at the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, responding to online backlash over associating with Donald Trump's administration. Brown stated on "The Pat McAfee Show" that his motivation is patriotism, not politics, emphasizing that 8,000 active service members will be in attendance.
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8,000 active service members will be in attendance at the event
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