The recent incident at Indiana’s Chatterbox Jazz Club has sparked widespread outrage after a video surfaced showing a bartender aggressively ejecting a patron solely for wearing a Make America Great Again (MAGA) hat. The footage, originally posted by Elise Hensley and later amplified by social media influencer Jessie Lawrence, captures the shocking moment when the bartender, clearly hostile, demands the customer leave the establishment simply for supporting President Donald Trump. The exchange, as transcribed, reveals the blatant discrimination faced by the MAGA supporter:
Bartender: “No, we’re not answering questions. Get out of my bar right now.”
Customer: “Why? Why?”
Bartender: “Because you’re a Trump supporter.”
Customer: “I know, but don’t you guys want our money?”
Bartender: “No, actually we don’t. Get out of my bar right now. You’re not welcome. I’m not messing around, get out of my bar.”
Customer: “Are you serious?”
Bartender: “I’m dead serious. Out.”
Customer: “Because I’m wearing a Trump Hat?”
Bartender: “Yes, that’s why. I don’t care. Get out.”
Bartender: “We can call the police, or you can just leave.”
Customer: “You know that this is like discrimination, right?”
Bartender: “Discrimination? Oh, boohoo. Boo freaking hoo. Get out of my bar.”
This incident is a glaring example of the intolerance and hypocrisy often displayed by those who claim to champion inclusivity and diversity. The liberal media, quick to condemn any perceived slight against their preferred narratives, has largely remained silent or downplayed the incident. Instead of addressing the blatant discrimination against a Trump supporter, the Chatterbox Jazz Club issued a tone-deaf statement that attempted to paint the MAGA supporter as the aggressor. The club’s statement read:
“On Friday, March 14th, a group of individuals visited Chatterbox and intentionally misgendered and harassed a Chatterbox employee, resulting in them being asked to leave by our staff. They then continued verbally assaulting our patrons and staff, threatened our establishment, and returned to record a video which has now been posted on multiple social media platforms. The Chatterbox is home to a diverse group of staff and patrons. We do not tolerate dehumanizing or disrespectful language or symbolism in our establishment. We have a right, by law, to refuse service to anyone who disrupts our business.”
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🔥🚨BREAKING: A bartender at Chatterbox bar in Indianapolis threatened a Trump supporter with a bat and kicked her out the bar after they spotted her MAGA hat, another woman can be heard telling the victim she wasn’t welcome and when the Trump supporter pointed out that this was… pic.twitter.com/CMaJidNZXG
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This statement is a clear attempt to deflect blame and rewrite the narrative. The video evidence speaks for itself: the patron was targeted solely for her political beliefs, a direct violation of the principles of free expression and equal treatment. The liberal media’s failure to hold the establishment accountable underscores their bias against conservatives and supporters of President Trump. This incident is not an isolated one; it reflects a broader trend of hostility toward those who dare to support the America First agenda.
President Donald Trump has consistently championed the rights of all Americans, regardless of their political affiliation. His message of unity and strength resonates with millions who are tired of being silenced or ostracized for their beliefs. The MAGA hat, a symbol of this movement, has become a target for those who seek to undermine the values of freedom and patriotism that it represents. The liberal media’s complicity in such discrimination only further alienates the millions of Americans who proudly support the President and his vision for a stronger, more prosperous nation.