Joe Rogan, speaking on his podcast, responds to criticism over the UFC fights held at the White House, which some critics describe as political. Rogan tells those who object to the event to “shut the f— up,” arguing that attempts to frame the fights as partisan are misguided. He portrays the event as a nonpartisan spectacle and suggests that people are politicizing it by focusing on who attended or how it is perceived. Rogan also disputes claims that participation by prominent figures makes the event a political statement, saying the attention and complaints are being driven by partisanship. Multiple outlets report that his comments are directed at critics from across the political spectrum, with Rogan urging them not to treat the event as a political issue. The reports characterize his remarks as forceful and dismissive, while they broadly agree that he is defending the UFC White House event and rejecting the idea that it is being used to advance a political agenda.