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Trump Supporter Sues NY Mets for $2 Million Over MAGA Hat Incident

Aura Moody claims racial discrimination and political retaliation after being barred from entering Citi Field with a MAGA hat.

  • Aura Moody, a Trump supporter from Queens, filed a lawsuit seeking $2 million in damages against the New York Mets.
  • Moody alleges she was prohibited from entering Citi Field on August 14 unless she removed her 'Make America Great Again' hat.
  • She claims the incident caused emotional distress and violated her First Amendment rights.
  • Moody observed other white attendees wearing MAGA attire inside the stadium, leading her to accuse the Mets of racial discrimination.
  • The Mets acknowledged the employee's error, apologized to Moody, and confirmed there is no policy against MAGA hats.
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