Washington Nationals Ban Person Who Unfurled White Nationalist Banner at Game
The team said at least one person was banned and police are investigating after the banner promoted a white nationalist website and called for deportations.
- The Washington Nationals banned at least one individual who unfurled a white nationalist banner during Sunday's game, coordinating with the Metropolitan Police Department on a follow-up investigation.
- During the daily "Salute to Service" segment, individuals in the Upper Deck unfurled a banner calling for deportation of "100+ million" people and promoting a white nationalist website.
- An usher attempted to confiscate the sign, but the individuals resisted and fled; the Nationals stated they "vehemently condemn discriminatory and hateful rhetoric" and strive for a safe fan environment.
- Jake Lang, a Jan. 6, 2021 rioter and conservative influencer, claimed credit for the stunt on social media, though the team has not identified the specific banned individual.
- Nationals Park prohibits banners bearing "fighting words" or derogatory matter relating to race, ethnicity, or national origin, and the team reserves the right to remove non-conforming signs.
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Washington Nationals set to ban spectator over banner promoting white nationalist website
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals have identified at least one person who will be banned from the ballpark after a banner promoting a white nationalist website was unfurled in the crowd during Sunday's game.
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