Two females were reportedly taken off a flight at Heathrow Airport following an altercation over a Make America Great Again (MAGA) cap.
According to The Sun, the American travelers began disputing when one requested that the other remove the red hat – commonly associated with supporters ofDonald Trump – as they were awaiting boarding in Terminal 5.
The individual donned in the cap declined the request, resulting in a physical exchange, and both were subsequently escorted off the aircraft, the publication detailed.
The Metropolitan Police informed Sky News that officers were summoned to the scene shortly after 12:45 PM on Monday.
“A woman in her 40s and another woman in her 60s each made allegations of affray,” the police stated.
Sky News has reached out to BA for a statement.
The dispute delayed the flight destined for Texas by two hours, as reported by The Sun.
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MAGA caps have been worn by supporters of Donald Trump since he adopted the slogan during his inaugural presidential campaign, which concluded with his victory in 2016.
As the US election on November 5 approaches, tensions are heightened between the backers of the Republican presidential candidate and his Democratic opponent, US Vice President Kamala Harris.