Indianapolis Bar Faces Backlash Over Viral Ejection of MAGA Hat-Wearing Patron

Chatterbox Jazz Club defends its actions, citing harassment and misgendering of staff, while the patron denies the allegations.

Elise Hensley, wearing a MAGA hat, was asked to leave Chatterbox Jazz Club in Indianapolis on March 14, 2025.
The bar claims Hensley and her group misgendered and harassed a staff member, prompting their removal.
Hensley denies the allegations and recorded a video of the confrontation, which has since gone viral online.
In the video, a bartender uses a baseball bat to emphasize the demand for Hensley to leave, referencing her MAGA hat.
The incident has drawn attention from political figures, including Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith, and fueled debates on discrimination, free speech, and business rights.