The Washington Nationals identified and banned at least one person after a sign directing fans to a white nationalist website was unfurled during Sunday's game.
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The Washington Nationals have identified and banned at least one individual from Nationals Park after he unfurled a sign during Sunday's game that directed fans to a white nationalist website and called for the deportation of "100+ million," according to a team spokesperson.
The incident occurred during the team's daily "Salute to Service," which honors veterans and military personnel and is held before the fourth inning. An usher attempted to confiscate the banner soon after it was unfurled in the upper deck along the first-base line, but the three individuals holding onto the sign pulled it back before eventually fleeing the premises, according to a team spokesperson.
In a statement, the Nationals wrote that they "vehemently condemn discriminatory and hateful rhetoric, and we strive to make our home field a safe space for our fans."
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