Man Endures Beating For Wearing 'Trump 2024' Hat – JP

A 60-year-old man has been arrested for reportedly beating a Trump supporter inside a New York grocery store for wearing a “Trump 2024” hat.

“On [November 1], around 10:00 a.m., the Village of Bath Police Department was dispatched to a fight at the Tops Friendly Markets,” a press release from The Village of Bath Police Department said. 

The suspect, Robert Yott, allegedly targeted the Trump supporter over his hat and repeatedly punched the victim in the head and face.

“It was determined that Robert Yott, age 60, of Bath, initiated a confrontation with a stranger inside Tops, after becoming aggressive over the fact that the stranger was wearing a Trump 2024 hat,” police said.

“Mr. Yott punched the victim in the mouth and head several times, causing the victim’s teeth to be broken and mouth bloody,” the press release continued. “Mr. Yott was not known to the victim and this appears to be a random act of violence.”

Yott was later arrested and charged with one count of assault in the second degree and fourth degree criminal mischief.

“Mr. Yott was arrested and charged with one count of Assault in the Second Degree, a Class D Felony, and Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor,” the department said. “Mr. Yott was processed and transported to Steuben County Jail where he is currently awaiting CAP arraignment.”