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A man who participated in a recent Major League football match claimed that his choice of attire resulted in him being “asked to leave” the sporting event, according to a video broadcast on social media.
The man who identified in the video as Michael Weitzel was seen wearing a red “Make America Great Again” Hat at Energizer Park, St. Louis City SC’s Home Stadium.
“I’m Michael Weitzel and I’ve been asked to leave because of the Donald Trump hat,” he says in the video during an exchange with security staff and law enforcement.
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Energizer Park before the Gold Cup semi -final between the United States and Guatemala on July 2, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri. (John Dorton/ISI -Photos/UssF/Getty Images)
A member of the room’s security team responded by saying “they are non-political here … they don’t want any political” messages.
Weitzel responded by pointing to a section of fans who had flags and suggested that the objects were inherently political. But the security staff quickly clarified by saying, “These were pre -approved.”
Energizer Park on July 2, 2025 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Jeff Curry/Imag images)
Rules in Energizer Park stated that political banners were not allowed in the stadium. It doesn’t mention anything about hats.
Weitzel then questioned whether the policies were used evenly. After the staff assured Weitzel about the straight enforcement of the rules, he said he “was threatened with arrest” before sought confirmation that he “was exposed to the premises.”
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When Weitzel went to the Concourse area, he claimed, “Trump is not welcome in St. Louis City SC Club.”
One of the security staff suggested he could return to his seat if he removed the hat. “If you take off the hat you can go back.”
A game ball before the match between St. Louis and Charlotte in Energizer Park, March 4, 2023. (Jeff Curry/USA Today Sports)
“If I take off the hat, can I go back in?” Weitzel replied. He quickly took off his hat, but someone from the camera informed him, “We are far past that point.” Weitzel then placed the hat back on his head.
“It’s not his fault. He just follows the rules,” he said, referring to one of the security workers. “So that’s what happens when you carry a Donald Trump -Hat on a St. Louis City SC game.”
St. Louis City SC did not release any public statements on Saturday about the incident. The team goes in on Sunday in No. 14 site in MLS Western Conference.
Pakinomist Digital reached out to St. Louis City SC for comment.
