Popular Sacramento LGBTQ club bans all MAGA gear

An LGBTQ club in Sacramento, California, is banning all "MAGA-related attire" after a patron wore a "Make America Great Again" hat to the popular venue.

An LGBTQ club in Sacramento, California, is banning all “MAGA-related attire” after a patron wore a “Make America Great Again” hat to the popular venue.

The phrase and its acronym — especially when emblazoned on red baseball caps — have been popular among Donald Trump’s supporters since the president’s first term.

Badlands owner TJ Bruce announced the new policy on the club’s Instagram page this week, saying the hat “led to discomfort among some patrons.”

“We initially decided to ban all political attire to avoid further issues. However, after careful consideration, we’ve realized that a blanket ban is not the right approach,” the announced said. “Moving forward, MAGA-related attire will not be allowed in the venue. This decision is not about banning political beliefs — it is about ensuring that Badlands remains a space where our community feels comfortable and supported.”

The customer who donned the MAGA hat, Steven Bourasa, said it was the first time he’d worn the hat to a gay bar.

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/popular-sacramento-lgbtq-club-bans-maga-gear-rcna197277

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