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KTTC MN Reporter Covering Austin Trump Rally Fired Over Wearing MAGA Hat

ROCHESTER, MN. (THECOUNT) — James Bunner, a multimedia journalist for NBC affiliate, KTTC-TV in Austin, claims he was recently fired after he donned a “Make America Great Again,” hat during his coverage of a President Donald J. Trump rally in Austin, TX.

Photos of Bunner wearing the hat began appearing on Twitter.

James Bunner was a multimedia journalist for KTTC-TV in Austin. He wore the hat Thursday while covering President Donald Trump’s appearance in Rochester. source

News Director Noel Sederstrom says the station does not allow staff members to cover stories while wearing apparel from political campaigns.

Sederstrom says Bunner was fired Friday.

Do you think Bunner should have been fired over his choice of headwear? Comment below and let KTTC know how you feel by visiting their Twitter and dropping them a message!

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