A bizarre encounter on a New York City subway last week turned viral after a woman tripped and face-planted while attempting to snatch a MAGA hat from a stranger’s head, calling him a “racist” over his support for Donald Trump.
The Incident Goes Viral
The woman, Alberta Testanero, 55, was involved in a heated argument with a man wearing the iconic red “Make America Great Again” cap on the 6 train in Midtown.
The argument quickly escalated when Testanero, an Italian-American dual citizen, confronted the man, accusing him of being a racist and uneducated simply for supporting the former president.
Footage of the altercation, which was shared widely on social media, shows Testanero shouting at the man, declaring, “If you f**king voted for Trump, you’re a racist.”
The video captures her anger and the discomfort of the surrounding passengers as the situation spirals out of control.
At one point, another commuter tells Testanero that her comments were part of the reason Trump won the election, sparking further tension.
A Failed Attempt to Take the Hat
Things took a dramatic turn when the man, seemingly unfazed by the verbal attack, removed his MAGA hat as he exited the subway at 28th Street.
Testanero, in a fit of anger, lunged at him in an attempt to grab the hat, but her efforts were unsuccessful.
The man continued walking, and Testanero, determined to retrieve the hat, chased after him.
As she tried again to grab the hat, she tripped and face-planted onto the grimy subway platform, the whole incident captured on camera.
A second man accompanying the MAGA hat wearer stopped to take a photo of Testanero lying on the ground as she struggled to get back up.
Background on Alberta Testanero
Testanero has since been identified as a freelance creative director with a background in luxury branding.
She has worked with high-end clients such as Tiffany & Co, Coach, and Kate Spade.
However, the incident has led to Testanero deleting her LinkedIn and Facebook profiles.
An ex-colleague of Testanero described her as becoming “extremely liberal and very agitated,” often engaging in heated debates with Republicans and anyone she deemed racist.
The woman’s apartment, located near the Empire State Building, costs $4,000 a month, reflecting her high-end lifestyle.
Despite the public attention, Testanero has yet to comment on the viral incident.
The Fallout
In the aftermath of the altercation, Testanero’s actions sparked a variety of reactions, from online backlash to concern over the appropriateness of her behavior in a public space.
As for the man in the MAGA hat, he was largely unfazed by the confrontation and continued on his way, while Testanero’s attempt to escalate the situation ended with an embarrassing stumble.
This incident serves as a reminder of the highly charged political atmosphere in America and the potential for conflict in public spaces, particularly when emotions run high.
The video continues to circulate online, adding fuel to the ongoing debates over political tensions and public decorum.