‘Only Uneducated People Wear That Hat’: Testanero’s Subway Outburst Caught on Video
Luxury Brand Specialist’s Viral Subway Incident
Alberta Testanero, a 55-year-old creative director for luxury brands like Tiffany & Co., Coach, and Bergdorf Goodman, has become the center of a viral video showing her confrontation with a Trump supporter on a New York City subway. The incident, which has garnered over 5 million views, captured Testanero attempting to grab a “Make America Great Again” hat from a man before stumbling and falling on the platform.
During the confrontation, Testanero was recorded calling the Trump supporter “uneducated” and a “racist” for wearing the MAGA hat. Bystanders on the subway can be heard urging her to leave the man alone, with one passenger suggesting her behavior was emblematic of why Trump won the election.
Professional Background and Political Views
Testanero, a dual Italian-American citizen, has built a successful career as a creative director for several high-end fashion brands. According to a former colleague who spoke to the New York Post, Testanero had become “extremely liberal and very agitated” in recent years, often engaging in arguments with Republicans and calling out perceived racism.
The stark contrast between her professional life in the luxury fashion industry and her public political outburst has surprised many observers. Social media users have criticized Testanero’s actions, with some describing her behavior as an example of political extremism.
Public Reaction and Aftermath
The video has sparked widespread discussion about civil discourse and political tolerance in America. Many commentators have pointed to the incident as symptomatic of increasing polarization, while others have focused on the physical consequences of Testanero’s actions when she fell after attempting to grab the hat.
Testanero has declined to comment on the incident and has refused to speak with journalists. The viral nature of the video has led to significant attention on social media platforms, with users from across the political spectrum weighing in on the confrontation.
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