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Nationals investigating banner with racist language, at least one fan set to be banned [View all]
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Nationals investigating banner with racist language, at least one fan set to be banned
The Washington Nationals are investigating a racist banner incident after fans resisted removing the message before fleeing the ballpark.
Author: Alexa Henry
Published: 10:00 PM EDT May 17, 2026
Updated: 10:00 PM EDT May 17, 2026
WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals are investigating an incident where a fan displayed a banner with racist language during the matchup against the Orioles Sunday night.
A flag that read "Whitereplacement.org. Save America. Deport 100+ million." was held up by a few fans Sunday afternoon. According to a Nationals spokesperson, a guest experience representative attempted to confiscate the banner once it was unfurled but was met with resistance, and the offending individuals fled the ballpark.
Investigators have identified at least one individual, who will be banned from the ballpark, and are working with with Metropolitan Police Department on a follow-up investigation.
The Nationals issued the following statement: “The Washington Nationals vehemently condemn discriminatory and hateful rhetoric, and we strive to make our home field a safe space for our fans."
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Nationals investigating banner with racist language, at least one fan set to be banned
The Washington Nationals are investigating a racist banner incident after fans resisted removing the message before fleeing the ballpark.
Author: Alexa Henry
Published: 10:00 PM EDT May 17, 2026
Updated: 10:00 PM EDT May 17, 2026
WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals are investigating an incident where a fan displayed a banner with racist language during the matchup against the Orioles Sunday night.
A flag that read "Whitereplacement.org. Save America. Deport 100+ million." was held up by a few fans Sunday afternoon. According to a Nationals spokesperson, a guest experience representative attempted to confiscate the banner once it was unfurled but was met with resistance, and the offending individuals fled the ballpark.
Investigators have identified at least one individual, who will be banned from the ballpark, and are working with with Metropolitan Police Department on a follow-up investigation.
The Nationals issued the following statement: “The Washington Nationals vehemently condemn discriminatory and hateful rhetoric, and we strive to make our home field a safe space for our fans."
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