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Altercation Erupts Over Political Hat at South Carolina Polling Station

A man clashed with poll workers after refusing to remove a 'Let's Go Brandon' hat, leading to a police investigation.

  • A voter at an Orangeburg County polling station was involved in a physical altercation after being asked to remove a 'Let's Go Brandon' hat.
  • South Carolina law prohibits voters from wearing items that display political affiliations or candidate names within polling places.
  • The incident was caught on video, showing the man cursing at poll workers and escalating the confrontation by throwing his hat.
  • State law enforcement is investigating the incident, which has gained significant attention on social media.
  • Early voting in South Carolina began on October 21 and will continue until November 2, with millions of Americans already having voted nationwide.
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