They’re not calling foul on political speech.
Citi Area is protected for politicking — regardless of a Trump supporter not too long ago claiming stadium workers barred her from watching America’s pastime whereas carrying a “Make America Nice Once more” hat.
A pair of Publish reporters examined the Mets’ political tolerance Tuesday throughout a sport towards the Nationals, with every carrying a T-shirt stumping for both former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris, together with a MAGA hat or a blue “Kamala Harris 2024” cap.
Many staffers who bleed blue and orange have been thrilled to see MAGA pink.
“Ayy, make America nice once more! I find it irresistible!” one safety guard instructed the Trump-garbed scribe on the stadium entrance earlier than letting her skip the method of getting her bag checked.
The Harris-dressed reporter obtained a chillier welcome, with safety saying he must depart his backpack at a cellular locker outdoors earlier than getting into the stadium.
Different staffers all through the ballpark gave constructive, unprompted feedback concerning the shiny pink political symbolism.
“Oh, a Trump supporter? Don’t fear, me too,” a younger concessionaire stated, earlier than handing over a beneficiant pile of french fries and a sizzling canine.
Not everybody, nonetheless, was thrilled by the purported Trumper.
Some followers blew raspberries because the MAGA-clad reporter handed by, and a disapproving usher ribbed her over the previous president spreading rumors about Haitians consuming pets in Springfield, Ohio.
“Simply ensuring you’re not consuming any canine,” the usher sniffed whereas eyeing the reporter’s meals tray.
The opinionated worker additionally instructed the Harris-repping reporter, “I like your shirt.”
The political attire’s acceptance was an about-face from simply just a few weeks prior, when Trump diehard Aura Moody, 64, claimed she and a buddy weren’t allowed to enter the ballpark with their MAGA hats.
“A Mets worker was mistaken about our apparel coverage,” the group stated in August.
Extra reporting by Dean Balsamini
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