Shirt Controversy Leads to Passenger Removal from Delta Flight
Shirt That Sparked Controversy
A Delta Airlines passenger was removed from his flight at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport due to his shirt depicting former President Donald Trump making an irreverent gesture. The shirt featured bold graphics of Trump in sunglasses, flipping the bird, alongside the text “Hawk tuah spit on that thang,” referencing a viral video.
Incident Details
The incident began when airline staff requested the passenger to change his shirt after receiving a complaint. Initially, the man complied by turning it inside out as the flight prepared for boarding. However, moments before takeoff, a Delta employee returned to escort him off the plane after he flipped his shirt back to its original display.
- Controversial Attire: Shirt depicted Trump flipping the bird.
- Flight Incident: Passenger removed right before takeoff.
- Viral Reference: Connection to
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