Soccer Fan Booted from Stadium for Wearing MAGA Hat
A soccer fan attending a St. Louis City SC game over the weekend was kicked out of the stadium — not for unruly behavior, but for wearing a red “Make America Great Again” hat.
Michael Weitzel, the man at the center of the controversy, recorded part of the incident and shared it on social media. The footage shows him being confronted by three security officers at Energizer Park, home of the MLS team, and told he had to leave the premises due to the political nature of his apparel.
According to Weitzel, the stadium security cited a ban on political messages. “I’m being evicted from the premises because of Donald Trump,” he said. “We can’t wear Donald Trump hats in public, and so now I’m being evicted.”
The confrontation quickly sparked a debate online after another attendee posted the video and noted what many see as a glaring inconsistency: while pro-Trump gear is prohibited, pride flags and trans-themed banners are a regular sight in the stadium.
MLS’s official fan code of conduct prohibits “electioneering, campaigning or advocating for or against any candidate, political party, legislative issue, or government action.” Critics argue the rule is selectively enforced — banning conservative political messages while allowing left-leaning social statements.
Neither MLS nor St. Louis City SC have publicly addressed the situation as of Sunday afternoon.
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