A gay right-wing activist on his way to attend Trump’s rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma this weekend was kicked off his American Airlines flight for refusing to wear a mask and the whole thing was captured from multiple vantage points on Twitter.
It all started earlier today, when New York Times reporter Astead Wesley tweeted about an irate man on his flight from Dallas to Tulsa who was throwing a hissy fit about wearing a mask.
“There is currently a mutiny on my flight to tulsa (via dallas) because a guy is refusing to wear a mask and the flight can’t take off,” Wesley tweeted.
there is currently a mutiny on my flight to tulsa (via dallas) because a guy is refusing to wear a mask and the flight can't take off
— Steadman™ (@AsteadWesley) June 17, 2020
He also posted a video of the incident.
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— Steadman™ (@AsteadWesley) June 17, 2020
Turns out, that guy was none other than “former liberal”/gay Trump supporter Brandon Straka.
On his on Twitter page around the same time, Straka tweeted: “I was just removed from my flight for not wearing a mask. 1st time this has happened. Not a federal law. @AmericanAir staff standing over me telling me it’s THE LAW. So much for ‘please respect those who can not wear a mask’. When I pointed out this wasn’t a law I was removed.”
I was just removed from my flight for not wearing a mask. 1st time this has happened. Not a federal law. @AmericanAir staff standing over me telling me it’s THE LAW. So much for “please respect those who can not wear a mask”. When I pointed out this wasn’t a law I was removed.
— Brandon Straka (@BrandonStraka) June 17, 2020
Staka, who flies “every week,” followed that up with a string of angry posts defending his actions and saying the airline later told him it was a “mistake” to kick him off the flight for refusing to do his part in curbing the spread of coronavirus.
Then he posted his own video about the “intimidating” incident, which he calls “absolutely nuts”:
— Brandon Straka (@BrandonStraka) June 17, 2020
Unfortunately, not many people seemed to sympathize with Straka’s plight.
You don’t have a condition, other than Republicanism and narcissism. Wearing a mask is what’s respectful. It protects others. It is shown to be working. This was a fake stunt and I hope it backfires for you and that @AmericanAir and others double down. You’re a disgrace.
— Boy Culture Blog (@mattrett) June 17, 2020
It’s a private company. Fly a different airline that will allow you to NOT wear a mask.
— navy dog (@navyvetM) June 17, 2020
Mask it or casket. Grow up.
— Gingkogirl vote.gov (@CASwinney) June 17, 2020
Federal law requires passenger compliance with crew member instructions.
— Pete (@terri____) June 17, 2020
Why not just wear a mask man. They wouldn’t let you fly without pants on. Just put on the darn mask.
— David Carlson II (@OfficialDavidNC) June 17, 2020
May not be the law but it is @AmericanAir policy. If you don’t like it, don’t fly.
— Patricia Adams (@clover0310) June 17, 2020
Boohooo
— Average Jane (@Average_Jane__) June 17, 2020
Wear a mask. Don’t be selfish. Thanks @AmericanAir for enforcing a safe environment for flyers #COVID19 #flysafe
— Adriana Iris (@AdrianaIris) June 17, 2020
Straka, who is gay and identifies as a “former liberal,” is the founder of the #WalkAway campaign that encourages disgruntled Democrats to abandon their ideals and join the party of Trump.
Queerty reached out to Straka for comment. We will update this post if we hear back.
Related: Mike Pence demands apology from reporter who proved he broke Mayo Clinic’s mask rule
Toofie
What an entitled creep.
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sonic_source
If he were black there would have been no argument, he’d have been removed from the plane immediately, by force if necessary.
fur_hunter
Thank you. Some people have no respect for others.
fas2020
First post here. For another putrid Banana Republican check out Florida Congressman Gaetz and his “son” in People Magazine. Hope Queerty jumps on the People article as worst gays have been Religious and Republican closet cases. Will Gaetz be the next Aaron Schock?
Chrisk
Wow. He’s too much of a selfish asshole to wear a mask like everyone else. Shocking. Lol
Mister P
Girl, go ahead in get.
Heywood Jablowme
Is he Aires the Ram, or Kieran?
Cam
In other words, not wearing a mask has now become some badge of honor/stupidity among the Trump crowd. So this guy is hoping for a few Twitter hits by refusing to wear a mask on a flight with a company that CLEARLY states you have to wear a mask.
Also, isn’t it interesting how Republicans always scream that businesses should have the right to be racist and bigoted and deny service to people based upon them being gay, but then cry and whine that they shouldn’t have the right to say “Wear a mask”.
This guy is hoping to become the new Milo Yianoppolous. He should take a look at Milo’s decimated bank account if he thinks that’s a good idea.
fur_hunter
So true. He’s an A ss hole that I hope no one knew he was gay, so there would be more ammunition for the straight community to use against us.
Onecaddy13
@Cam your analyzing again & going off topic with the Milo comment. Stop blaming the whole party for one asswipe. There’s bad apples everywhere no matter what your party affiliation is. The guy is a total idiot for not conforming to the rules of the airline. Period, no need for the extra commentary. How does Milo fit into the subject of this guy not wearing a mask?? Milo’s also an idiot.
Jim
Good for American.
peacefulruffneck
He looks like your typical trump supporter-Crazed and confused.
wiggie
if he flies “every week” then he knows masks for flights have been a thing for a minute now
pavel20
if a name hasn’t already been determined for a male “karen,” i nominated “brandon” as a possible candidate on his twitter page.
fur_hunter
EXCELLENT idea. Go for it. I totally agree.
enlightenone
“Brandon” is a non-starter. Brandon is a MAN’S name, not a tired queen!
bootpup
The male equivalent of Karen is Kevin
WSnyder
A homosexual who supports Trump is not GAY. He may like c*ck, may kiss other men, whatever…but that’s NOT what makes a Gay man. A Gay guy is part of the LGBTQ+ Community but you CAN’T be part of the LGBTQ+ Community and support someone like Trump. Trump does everything he can to undermine our Rights and Liberties just to improve his standing with the Alt. Right and Anti-Gay movement. We in the LGBTQ+ Community CAN have different options on MANY things. You can be Conservative and be Gay. However if someone is like Homos Milo Y, Aaron S and Richard G, who have anti-Gay agendas and support Trump, they’re not Gay. Let’s make sure the distinction is VERY clear here. GAY is not just about men preferring men as a sexual partner or romantic interest. GAY is partly that AND supporting equality for Gay Rights, supporting freedoms for sexual preference, believing that sexuality is not binary and supporting the LGBTQ+ Community. You can’t claim to be Gay and want to do all that and then turn around and support people who are AGAINST all that.
Hussain-TheCanadian
We seriously need a global Gay pressure group, a political lobby if you will, that will pressure not only our own governments, but also any government that oppress gay people. I hope this is the next step we take as a community to not only defend our rights, but also insure that they are not taken away at a whim, and be an effective voice for our brothers and sisters who are oppressed anywhere in the world.
Kangol2
@Hussain, not sure if you’ve ever heard of Outright Action International, which used to be IGLHRC (International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Campaign), but they do much of what you suggest, pressuring anti-gay, homophobic, and transphobic governments, advocating LGBTQIA people in those countries, and marshaling financial and political support to stop oppression of LGBTQIA people. You should check them out.
yup5hioop
He doesn’t care if he’s in the “club” or not he’s probably high af like Rump. You say he’s not gay and the right will say being gay is an ideological issue something the commies pushed. He’s gay and a moron.
Hussain-TheCanadian
@ Kangol,
Thank you , I will check them out, I’ve never heard of them.
fur_hunter
I could not agree with you more. I am all for ostracizing A ss holes like him from the Gay Community and everyone ignore him. God. Can you imagine being his lover or partner??? I’ll bet he’s NEVER had one for very long.
Gabby
So well said!!
Sanjo
That makes as much sense as saying people can’t be Christian unless they support Trump and right-wing causes.
Latino Americans can be against DACA. Jews can be against Israel. Whites can be against supremacy.
Gay refers to your attractions, not your politics, no matter how self-defeating and screwed up they are.
Kevan1
His tweeked out to many times. Maybe one day he will wake up. So selfish and sad.
Black Pegasus
Why does this guy have a “Blue Check” on Twitter? Is he supposed to be famous for something?
Philigree
The same way Tomi Lahren is “famous.” Even trash can be treasured by some people.
Onecaddy13
@BlackPegssus, The blue check mark (badge) on Twitter let’s people know that an account of public interest is authentic & is verified.
ForceFields
Entitled twats like this give our Rainbow Tribe a bad rep.
I hope they kicked her in the tush on the way out.
Prax07
What community are you guys referring to? I’ve never seen any community, lgbxyz or otherwise. I mean I don’t get a newsletter or carry a club card.
Brian
I think you need to look up the definition of “community”.
Kangol2
@Prax, didn’t you admit once again that you’re a white supremacist? Isn’t that a community you don’t need a card or newsletter for?
Philigree
“What community are you guys referring to?”
The one you don’t belong to since we don’t accept imbeciles.
Mack
Today United announced that ALL passengers have to wear a mask while flying until at least July 31. Failure to do so will result in a ban from their airline.
zealot
Who can we see about revoking his Gay Card? Surely there’s a committee from amongst us who can strip him (and that Log Cabin bunch of self-loathes) of the ability, nay privilege of calling oneself “gay”. People like him make me feel overly protective of that particular honor.
fur_hunter
If there is a way, I am all for it. He’s a self-centered A ss hole who has no concept what real gay people are like. Ostracize his A ss from the Gay Community.
Prax07
I wouldn’t say white supremacist (the only lynching I’d like to see is Trump’s and his GOP sycophants), though I do fully acknowledge I’m racist and not ashamed to say so.
nitejonboy
I live three hours east of Dallas. Tulsa is like two hours north of Dallas, if even that…just get a damn rental car and drive, moron. But yeah, private company they can do what they want. You buy a ticket you have to abide by their rules.
yup5hioop
can’t take his gay card but can give him the snowflake award
wikidBSTN
This guy is why the term “douche bag” was invented.
fur_hunter
You made me laugh. Thank you.
Philigree
Entitled and stupid–pretty much like every Trump supporter. What else is new?
joeboyle49
IF HES SUPPORTING TRUMP THEN HES NOT GAY AND CAN’T BE BECAUSE HE N DOESN’T WANT ANY RIGHTS! HE DOESN’T CARE HE DOESN’T HAVE ANY RIGHTS EXCEPT TO NOT WEAR THAT MASK??
Hdtex
Brandon is NOT gay
It’s just part of his schtick as a gigantic pile of steaming shit.
Garbage human.
Neoprene
Nice publicity stunt. BTW Brandon, barber shops are open again.
Kangol2
The Covid-19 virus is surging in Oklahoma and Texas. It’s so bad Tulsa health care workers are fretting they are not going to be able to handle the effects of community spread as things already are going, let alone with this Don the Con Nuremberg Rally 2.020 tomorrow, so why is it so hard to at least pay attention to reality and do a basic thing like wearing a mask to prevent either spreading or contracting this horrible virus? It’s not like the mask is made of iron & a Democrat has commanded you to wear it! Just insane.
voyy
Prime candidate for national do not fly list.
fur_hunter
I’ll second that. Thank you.
tholt
He deserved to be thrown off. If I was on the flight or any flight and someone is not wearing a mask, I will complain they are creating an unsafe environment for me and others and DEMAND they are taken off the flight. Of course, if it was for medical reasons, I would be OK with it. This guy is just being an asshole with his privilege. If this was somebody of color, it will be treated very differently.
wiredpup
Poor delicate fragile little queen. #PowerBottomsForTrump2020
MarcoTesao
Aside from his atrocious, narcissistic, self-absorbed, spoiled-toddler-like behavior… a “gay right-wing Trump supporter“?! That is as oxymoronic as a Jewish Nazi. What the holy hell?
RiriSA82
Damn well said!! Lol
Mnjack
How can you be gay and a Trump supporter. He is doing everything he can to outlaw gay rights. This guy is an idiot.
fur_hunter
Not only is he an A ss hole but he looks like one, too. I hope everyone that sees his picture ostracizes him from the Gay Community. He is an albatross to everything GAY stands for.
Larry
Ok Mr. Idiot the next time you have an operation the doctors, nurses, and support people won’t have a mask on and won’t scrub up. YOU ARE SUPERMAN!
fur_hunter
When you are on someone else’s property, you do as they request. If you come into my house and I have a policy and ask you to take off your shoes….you take off your shoes. If you are asked to wear a mask on a plane for the protection of other passengers, you wear a mask. Some people think they are above and better than everyone else. I hope NO ONE knew he was gay. I would HATE for more ammunition to be given to the real MORONS of the straight community to use against us.
Steve9999
The reality is that American Airlines can institute and implement whatever “conditions for being able to fly” they want, regardless of whether it is a federal law or not. If you don’t like it, fly on another airline and like those great flight attendants say, “Buh Bye!”
John
We are having a major up tick in Covid cases and these GOP idiots are not wanting to wear mask. I am sick of their selfish idiotic attitudes. They all claim to be Pro-Life, well if you are then wear a freaken mask. Grow the hell up and care about fellow humans.
Onecaddy13
@John why do you categorize these GOP idiots (plural) this was one man, not the entire party. I will agree with most, he is an idiot for not following the rules of the airlines and gets what he deserves. All Repubs do not have selfish attitudes. I really wish when someone posts, no matter the party affiliation they do not throw the entire party under the bus for one jack ass. Many would agree with the majority of the comments posted but will you ever criticize a Dem for wrongdoing???
jsmu
Get this little c*nt on a national no-fly list. NOW.
enlightenone
The orange zit has made it fashionable to be a jackass and a moron screaming about whatever they don’t have a clue about!
david_swiental
The mask fad is over…it is so last month…
jkb
Hmmm….own the libs or make it to the rally he wants to go to? Decisions, decisions.
loren_1955
Being part of the high risk group and living in a state, Arizona, that is now leading the nation in covid infections, why is this even a question??? We obey the traffic laws even though they are inconvenient for the good of society. Likewise, we wear masks even through they are inconvenient for the good of society. Stunned on the selfish self centeredness of these people that think they have a right. There is no right in the constitution or bill of rights that says you don’t have to wear a mask. This is about working together for societies good.
RobF
United, American and United are strongly considering banning any passengers who do not comply with the the face mask wearing policy. May the God of Karma arrange for this dipshit to never be able to fly back home! But hey — maybe rent a Hertz? I hear they need some business!
esteyn64
Selfish asshole. Was just trying to get attention on himself. No respect for the Covid Virus or any of the passengers on board. For all you know he might be a carrier of the virus, as he himself says that he flies every week. So the chance of him contracting the virus is very high. Remember there is a 14 day incubation period. Very selfish endangering all those people. Here in South Africa, if you do not wear a mask, you are arrested in placed into isolation
marcbruer777
Ewwwwwwwww!!!! Her nasty-ass hair!! And what’s up with icky skin tone? What a Mary Nell screeching queen! She and Lindsey Graham would be good together. She could groom Lindsey’s little ladybugs.
nm4047
the clown is clearly after some sort of hush money from the airline, unfortunately the plan backfired.
barryaksarben
He has tried to start a group called “walk away” for liberals to walk away from the democratic party and embrace the republicans. Talk about a doomed from the start organization. Any suggestions as to other completely pointless orgs. Maybe “Floyd family members for tougher policing”
woodroad34
Another self-centered Milo Yiannopoulos–it’s all about him. Can’t imagine him having any kind of real relationships with people.
GREATGLORYHOLER
Very Interesting He refuses to wear a Mask on the Plane and He will have to sign his rights away when he enters the Trump Rally So if he Tests Positive for Covid after the Rally he can not sue Trump
drtune
Do us all a favor and stay the HELL out of Tulsa!!!!!
Woteva
AT LEAST 24 hours from…
salumbre
I’m sorry. Everyone is way off base here.
He should have been given a full apology, and a free upgrade to a personal cabin, plus some champagne to take the edge off.
And then, after takeoff, he should have been wrapped in a blanket and dumped from the plane like so much ballast. Preferably into a live volcano.
Woteva
And I’ll stand at the door sprinkling glitter over him – or maybe accelerant!
trojanboy
I hate to be personal, actually scrub that, I like it, but isn’t he so ugly as well as being a twat?
JanDivine
I suspect we will be the lead speaker at the rally now.
IanHunter
He needs the mask and a gag.
Woteva
And maybe a tazer in his tired ass?
chrisbissexwilliams
Isn’t gay and Trump supporter a contradiction in terms?
Woteva
Oh. He’s what we call in England a COMPLETE TWAT.