October 29th 2024.
A man named Rob Holt has recently come forward with claims that he was asked to leave a popular LGBTIQA+ pub in Queensland, Australia due to his choice of headwear. According to Holt, he was wearing a cap in support of Donald Trump when staff at the Wickham bar in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley approached him and requested that he vacate the premises. While Holt acknowledges that his cap may have been seen as offensive by some, he was taken aback and embarrassed by the incident.
Holt explains that he was at the pub with his wife and daughter to attend a Halloween event. He had been there for several hours with no issues before being approached by a staff member. "They said some people in here don't feel safe and are a bit worried with you wearing that in here," Holt recalls. He further adds that he was especially concerned about his young daughter witnessing her father being asked to leave an establishment for what he deemed to be no reason.
The concerned father reflects on the situation, noting that he would have been more than willing to remove his cap if it had caused any discomfort for others. "If they were upset by it, I could have just easily removed it rather than being told to leave," Holt expresses. It is worth mentioning that the Wickham has been a well-known LGBTQIA+ venue for decades, and Holt acknowledges that he understands why his choice of headwear may have been offensive to some patrons.
"I hope I've not offended anybody," Holt states, showing remorse for any unintentional harm caused. "I've just got a hat on, I'm not being aggressive or anything like that. I was just here for a day with my family." When approached for comment, the Wickham declined to speak on the matter.
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