A photo of a MAGA hat sitting on the dashboard of a Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office vehicle has ignited a fresh wave of criticism online, with many Minnesota residents questioning whether the agency’s response amounts to meaningful accountability.
The controversy began after images circulated online showing a sheriff’s vehicle parked at a Lunds & Byerlys in Minnetonka with a gray and white “Make America Great Again” hat clearly visible on the dashboard. First reported by Misfits Media, the photos then quickly spread to the Minnesota subreddit and prompted questions about whether displaying political material inside a law enforcement vehicle violated department policy.
MAGA hat displayed in cop car against policy, Hennepin Sheriff’s Office says…