Panda Express workers called police over MAGA hat, customer says
A conservative vlogger claims that Panda Express employees called the police on him for wearing a MAGA hat. The incident occurred in Washington state, where the vlogger reported feeling intimidated by staff after giving a thumbs up to a cook. Panda Express has acknowledged the situation and stated their commitment to ensuring a welcoming environment for all customers.
- ▪Chris Sims, a conservative vlogger, reported that he was asked to leave a Panda Express for wearing a MAGA hat.
- ▪Sims claimed that employees called the police, falsely stating that he was refusing to leave the restaurant.
- ▪Panda Express issued a statement emphasizing their commitment to treating all customers with respect.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 12:50:23 -0400 |
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Cops Panda Express workers called police over MAGA hat, customer says Chris Sims says he gave a thumbs up to a cook who was staring at him inside a Washington state location By Rachel del Guidice Fox News Published May 19, 2026 12:50pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video DoorDash driver axed after anti-Trump rant targeting customers Attorney Matt Bilinsky and New York Post reporter Lydia Moynihan discuss a DoorDash driver’s tirade against customers who support President Donald Trump and the backlash that led to his dismissal and more on ‘Fox News @ Night.’ A conservative vlogger claims Panda Express employees called the police on him after he wore a MAGA hat and gave a "thumbs up" gesture to a cook inside a Washington state…
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