{"id":635385,"date":"2026-07-14T16:59:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T16:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buglecall.org\/?p=635385"},"modified":"2026-07-14T16:59:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T16:59:19","slug":"passenger-claims-united-demanded-wardrobe-change-before-takeoff-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buglecall.org\/?p=635385","title":{"rendered":"Passenger claims United demanded wardrobe change before takeoff"},"content":{"rendered":"
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An airline passenger is accusing United crew of demanding that he change his shirt before he could travel.<\/p>\n

With all of the controversial clothing choices that one can find at your local international airport, it\u2019s hard to believe a simple T-shirt would be enough to rock the boat. That\u2019s exactly what Sam Saadeh, of Linden, New Jersey, is claiming happened, however, when he was pulled aside over his anti-war shirt and asked to change.<\/p>\n

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Saadeh the Palestinian, but really an American, is milking this all he can. He purposely wore a T-Shirt on a @United<\/a> Airlines flight, that to many was another \u201cdig\u201d at Israel, based on one woman, with a history of anti Israel activism, who wrote a report on behalf of the UN.<\/p>\n

And\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/qBWYLWZiSK<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 James J. Marlow (@James_J_Marlow) July 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The shirt specifically said \u201cBombing kids is not self-defense,\u201d according to CBS News<\/a>. Saadeh, a man of Palestinian descent, said he was approached by a United Airlines supervisor on his flight from Atlanta to Newark Liberty International Airport.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was like, \u2018Hey, the flight attendant finds your shirt offensive,\u2019 and I was like, \u2018Why?’\u201d Saadeh told CBS News New York. \u201cHe goes, \u2018Here are the choices. Either you change your shirt or you can\u2019t get on this flight.’\u201d<\/p>\n

He agreed to change his shirt, but questioned airline personnel after landing in Newark.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe kept saying, like, \u2018You could see how the shirt is offensive.\u2019 I was like, \u2018I can\u2019t see how the shirt is offensive.\u2019 She was like, \u2018It\u2019s 2026.\u2019 I was like, \u2018I know what year it is,’\u201d he said.\u201d\u2018Do you think kids shouldn\u2019t be bombed, or kids should be bombed? Like, what are you offended by?’\u201d<\/p>\n

Saadeh said he is currently consulting with lawyers and has filed a Department of Transportation complaint, but maintains that everyone should agree with the sentiments of the shirt.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the end of the day, this shirt, to me, is very clear that I think bombing kids is wrong \u2026 regardless if you\u2019re Palestinian or if you\u2019re from Mobile, Alabama,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

X users reacted:<\/p>\n

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Didn\u2019t this guy ever see Meet the Parents?<\/p>\n

Post 9\/11, there are certain words you just don\u2019t say \u2013 or wear \u2013 in an airport unless you want an \u201cenhanced\u201d security check.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kathy Prendergast (@kathy29983) July 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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You have the word Bomb on your shirt you\u2019re not getting on the plane<\/p>\n

\u2014 Adam Nash (@anashnyc) July 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Changed his shirt?? He should have been arrested for wearing that on a plane.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Chamoodi (AmirZ) \ufe0f (@Hamoodi_Barran) July 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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free speech-100%<\/p>\n

i don\u2019t agree with his view, that\u2019s too bad, i agree with him using the first amendment as its intended.<\/p>\n

\u2014 cc_cw (@bayouboygto) July 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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They would make him change his shirt if it said \u201cTrump\u201d on it too. So spare me.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jelly Donuts (@Jelly2Donuts2) July 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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