Nationals investigating banner with racist language, at least one fan set to be banned

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Crime
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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[RandySF]

1. It's getting more frequent in sports.

[Srkdqltr]

2. So only white players? Interesting

[Wuddles440]

3. I actually endorse "white replacement"...

because I'd like to see about 70 million white (mostly) MAGATS and one prominent Orange/White Creature removed and replaced with decent and civil people of all colors, races, nationalities, religions, and genders.

[Midnight Writer]

4. I believe it was our Great President Trump who said we need to deport 100 million people.

Are they saying our Great President Trump is racist?

I am fainting in coils.