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Delta Airlines ejected a passenger from a flight at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport on Saturday morning, reportedly due to his clothing—a T-shirt featuring former President Donald Trump making a rude gesture and a Hawk Tuah meme.
As per a widely shared Reddit post on the r/delta group, reported by the New York Post, the man was permitted to board the plane after he turned his T-shirt inside out in response to a complaint from another passenger.
However, shortly before takeoff, a Delta employee re-entered the aircraft and removed the man because he had once again displayed the contentious design on his shirt.
“Crazy day in Sarasota airport, I was sitting next to a young man before boarding that had on a Trump shirt with middle fingers and a red coat came over and told him some lady complained and he had to change his shirt or he could not get on the plane. He turned his shirt inside out, and we all boarded. Next thing I know, right before takeoff, a Delta employee comes on the plane and escorts him off the flight, he had flipped his shirt back to the decal side. IDK but I’ve seen way worse….girl half naked boarded and left alone,” the uploader wrote.
In the video, the man can be heard saying, “I’m getting kicked off because of my shirt,” as he walks down the aisle with his luggage.
He also takes a moment to criticize the Delta employee escorting him off the flight, calling her “stupid-ass Wendy” after reading her name tag.
WATCH:
This man was kicked off his Delta flight because he was wearing a Trump t-shirt.
This is how far we’ve fallen—getting booted from a flight over a shirt. pic.twitter.com/jTZkcgezUj
— Clown World ™ 🤡 (@ClownWorld_) September 1, 2024
According to Delta’s Contract of Carriage, “Delta may refuse to transport or may remove passengers from its aircraft in any of the following situations, [including] When the passenger’s conduct, attire, hygiene or odor creates an unreasonable risk of offense or annoyance to other passengers.”
Some people supported Delta’s decision by arguing that it was not related to Trump but rather focused on the offensive nature of the shirt.
However, others argue that it falls under the protection of the First Amendment.
Numerous posts on social media have urged a boycott of Delta Airlines, alleging that the company is engaging in discriminatory behavior against individuals who express their political beliefs.
One user wrote, “Last I checked, we were the land of the free, not the land of ‘if you support Trump, you’re grounded.’ This isn’t just un-American; it’s a new low in political pettiness. When did expressing your political preference become a boarding pass issue? #FreedomOfExpression”
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