Washington Nationals ban spectator over white nationalist ‘Save America’ banner
Summary
The Washington Nationals banned at least one person after a banner promoting a white nationalist website was shown at a game. The team is working with police to investigate and said they strongly oppose hateful messages in their stadium.Key Facts
- A banner promoting a white nationalist website and saying "SAVE AMERICA" and "DEPORT 100+ MILLION" appeared during a Nationals game.
- The banner was shown during a "Salute to Service" event honoring veterans.
- Three people held the banner and resisted an usher trying to take it before leaving the stadium.
- The Nationals are banning at least one person involved and are cooperating with the police.
- The team said they want to keep their stadium safe and do not allow hateful or discriminatory signs.
- Their policy mostly allows only baseball-related or family-friendly signs.
- Jake Lang, a participant in the January 6 Capitol riot, said on social media that he was responsible for the banner.
- Stadium security devices can detect weapons but not something like a nylon banner.
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