US EditionSoccer Fan Wearing MAGA Hat Removed from St. Louis Stadium After Incident
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, AUG 2 – Michael Weitzel was removed for violating Major League Soccer's ban on political apparel despite claims of inconsistent enforcement involving other political symbols, prompting a DOJ Civil Rights Division review.
- A man named Michael Weitzel was removed from a St. Louis City SC soccer match for wearing a 'Make America Great Again' hat, which violated Major League Soccer's policy on political symbols.
- Weitzel questioned the fairness of the enforcement after noticing other political symbols were present in the stadium.
- Gregg Keller from the St. Louis Dispatch confirmed that the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division is reviewing the incident.
- Major League Soccer's Fan Code of Conduct prohibits displaying political messaging at events.
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Diehard soccer fan kicked out of St. Louis stadium for wearing MAGA cap: ‘Trump is not welcome here’
It was a red card offense. A diehard Major League Soccer fan was kicked out of a Missouri stadium for wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat during a match, according to shocking footage from the game. Michael Weitzel was sporting the signature red cap inspired by President Trump’s campaign slogan at the July 26 St. Louis City SC soccer game at Energizer Park when security approached and asked him to leave with about 25 minutes remaining. Mi…
Diehard soccer fan kicked out of St. Louis stadium for wearing MAGA cap: ‘I’m not gonna take my hat off for anybody’
Michael Weitzel was sporting a Make American Great Again hat, the iconic slogan inspired by President Trump, at the July 26 St. Louis City SC soccer game at Energizer Park when security approached and asked him to leave with about 25 minutes remaining, video shows.
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DailyTruthReportMan forced to leave MLS game for wearing MAGA hat
An attendee of a Major League Soccer game in St. Louis on Saturday night was escorted out of the stadium for wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat. The fan, who identified himself as Michael Weitzel in a video shared to X, was watching a game at Energizer Park, which is home to the St. Louis City SC. Weitzel was then approached by three security officers in the stands, who asked him to leave since the stadium doesn’t want anything political d…
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