Man claims NYC bar denied him service over pro-Trump hat
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}FILE - In this June 2, 2016, file photo, a woman holds hats to get them autographed by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a rally in San Jose, Calif. The New York Post reported on March 19, 2017, that a Philadelphia man sued a New York City bar, claiming he was denied service for wearing such a hat. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) (The Associated Press)
A Philadelphia man has sued a New York City bar after he says he was denied service because he was wearing a hat supporting President Donald Trump.
The New York Post reports (http://nyp.st/2ndtMEO ) Greg Piatek says in the lawsuit that he and his friends were initially served drinks at The Happiest Hour on Jan. 28. But he says once a bartender noticed his "Make America Great Again" hat, he asked Piatek if it was "a joke." He says a second round of drinks was "slammed" down on the bar.
The suit claims a manager later asked Piatek to leave, saying he was told by the bar owner that "anyone who supports Trump or believes what you believe is not welcome here."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The bar didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press.