Staff ReportsThe indignation meter just hit the roof as a brave Trump supporter prepares to take on the mighty New York Mets, claiming that she was barred from entering Citi Field for the crime of wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat. Aura Moody, a 64-year-old Queens resident, has decided that $2 million in damages is a fair price for the emotional turmoil caused by a bunch of overzealous stadium staff who apparently believe that patriotism is too political for America’s pastime.
Moody’s legal battle began in early September when she filed a lawsuit in Brooklyn federal court, insisting that her rights to free speech had been trampled upon like an errant foul ball. She expressed her belief that America is supposed to be a sanctuary for freedom-loving individuals, not a playground for political bias. Moodily representing herself (perhaps a sign of the times), she is taking her grievances to new heights, alleging racial discrimination, political retaliation, and, of course, reputational harm. Because who could possibly want to be associated with a group that doesn’t want to let MAGA hats into a baseball park?
🔥🚨BREAKING: A Black woman is suing the New York Nets for $2 Million after she was told to remove her Trump MAGA hat before entering the stadium. I was wondering why the media has been silent on this but now I see why. pic.twitter.com/WhHhrXLvFY
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) September 21, 2024
The saga unfolded at a Mets game on August 14, where Moody and her MAGA hat-wearing compatriots waltzed up to the stadium, ready to enjoy a typical day of hot dogs and diamond drama. But as they crossed the security threshold, they were met with a shocking ultimatum: remove the hats or remain outside, just another day in political correctness gone wild. Moody attempted to exercise her First Amendment rights, but to no avail. It seems that in their eyes, MAGA hats are less sports fan and more toxic waste.
With the grace of a seasoned negotiator, Moody removed her hat to avoid further inconveniencing her friends, but not without attempting a fail-proof strategy to keep her beloved headgear. She offered to put the hat in her bag, an idea met with unyielding resistance from the staff. Apparently, wearing a MAGA hat is so dangerous that simply possessing it would lead to catastrophe—the kind of catastrophe that, ironically, requires a good ‘ol lawsuit to remedy.
To add a twist to this thrilling narrative, the Mets did reach out to apologize a few days later, but not before Moody had moved forward with her legal case. The Mets reassured her that there’s no existing ban on MAGA hats and confirmed that staff would undergo “retraining.” It’s hard to imagine how this situation could have happened in the first place if the staff could get through a single day of work without being terrified of a red hat. Yet, here we are, watching a loyal Trump supporter lead the charge for freedom in a stadium where foul balls are often caught, but free speech is not.
It remains to be seen how this battle of flags and hats will unfold in the courts, but one thing is clear: in the world of professional sports, the petty politics of leftist ideology are no match for the tenacious spirit of a determined voter. If it takes a megaphone and a courtroom to resurrect the notion of freedom of expression at a baseball game, then so be it. After all, baseball and hot dogs may be American staples, but an undying love for the Red, White, and Blue will forever be the true home run.
