A viral video from a Chicago Cubs game shows an older spectator striking a younger man on the back of the head for refusing to stand during the national anthem, an incident that has reignited a fierce debate over patriotism, personal rights, and where the line falls between the two. The clip, originally posted on […] The post Fan slapped at Cubs game for refusing to stand during national anthem as viral video draws millions of views appeared first on American Almanac .
A viral video from a Chicago Cubs game shows an older spectator striking a younger man on the back of the head for refusing to stand during the national anthem, an incident that has reignited a fierce debate over patriotism, personal rights, and where the line falls between the two. The clip, originally posted on TikTok by the account @jamiesibery, has since amassed nearly 10 million views on X . In it, an unidentified older man can be seen yelling "get up" at a younger man seated nearby as the Star-Spangled Banner plays. When the younger man does not immediately comply, the older spectator leans down and whispers something in his ear. Seconds later, he strikes the younger man on the back of the head. After the younger man finally…Open
A fan attending a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field was caught on video slapping a spectator on the back of the head for remaining seated during the national anthem. The confrontation took place prior to Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins.
Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon has called for Major League Baseball to be investigated for possible Anti-Christian discrimination. Dhillon sat down with NewsNation's Rich McHugh and says she is “concerned and vigilant” regarding MLB’s conduct. The controversy began when Three San Francisco Giants pitchers, Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker and Ryan Walker, wrote Bible verses after receiving their team-issued Pride Night baseball caps before wearing them in a June 10 game against the Chicago Cubs. #mlb #pride #doj
The controversy over the verses comes after the Giants hosted their ‘Pride Night’ with players wearing hats that featured a rainbow-colored Giants logo in Friday’s matchup against the Chicago Cubs.