Alberta Testanero: A Hateful Fanatic Who Needs to Be Called Out

The woman is going to require a rebranding!

According to information obtained by The Post, the lady who suffered “instant karma” for berating a supporter of President Trump on the subway and then face-planting on the platform after attempting to steal his “Make America Great Again” hat is a creative director for numerous luxury brands who is becoming increasingly “agitated.”

After labelling the MAGA supporter as “uneducated” and a “racist,” Alberta Testanero, who is 55 years old and a dual citizen of Italy and the United States, became famous for the incident that was caught on tape on the 6 train in Midtown last week.

Immediately after confronting the man who was wearing a MAGA hat on the metro and attempting to take the chapeau, Testanero was subjected to a great deal of criticism.

A former colleague of Testanero’s asserted that the latter has gone completely off the deep end when it comes to politics.

“She became extremely liberal and very agitated, and as a result, we stopped being friends a while ago,” the former coworker said in an interview with The Post.

In reference to the event that occurred in the train, the coworker stated, “I see nothing has changed, but now she’s gotten into the extreme, doing things like this.” The coworker also mentioned that Testanero was known to dispute with Republicans and frequently call out people whom she considered to be “racist.”

According to the internet profiles that she has created, Testanero takes great satisfaction in “maintaining the highest standards.” She is a freelance creative director and branding specialist who has worked with prestigious brands such as Tiffany & Co., Coach, Bergdorf Goodman, and Kate Spade.

When The Post attempted to get in touch with the creative director, they declined to comment.

“An experienced team leader, I have a keen understanding of the relationship between corporate strategy and creative vision,” this Murray Hill resident and graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology boasts on her LinkedIn profile. “I have been in this position for a long time.” Whatever the size of the project may be, I approach every one of them with enthusiasm, always working to advance the brand vision and ensuring that the highest standards are maintained.

On a Facebook account that appears to belong to Testanero, she posted a family photo of the Obamas as well as a peculiar picture of friendship bracelets with the names “Joe” and “Barack.”

According to a video that has now amassed more than 5 million views, the left-leaning art designer made a public remark to the MAGA supporter by pointing her finger in his face while she was riding a train heading north at approximately 11:30 p.m.

Several other straphangers urged Testanero to give the Trump supporter some space and privacy.

“You are a racist if you voted for Trump, you are a disgusting person!” The event that occurred on March 19 resulted in Testanero yelling at the man.

An argument was made by the young man that he is truly “highly educated,” and he smiled as he asked how he could be racist.

What’s up, are you? In response, Testanero said. On the other hand, why are you wearing that hat? That hat is worn by only those who are not educated.

Bystanders advised Testanero to leave the individual alone and to not bother him. On the other hand, a motorcyclist jumped in and said, “That’s why he won, because of people like you.”

The face plant that Testanero experienced on the train platform after attempting to steal the MAGA headgear was referred to as “instant karma” by one spectator.

As soon as the man exited the subway at the 28th Street stop, Testanero jumped at him and chased after him, attempting to seize the hat before she crashed face-first onto the dirty floor.

Testanero was criticised by users on social media platforms for being the “perfect definition of the left.”

Woman Behind Viral MAGA Subway Incident Identified

According to the New York Post, the woman who was at the centre of a furious political altercation that took place on a subway in Manhattan has been named as Alberta Testanero. 

This incident has garnered considerable notice. On March 19, at approximately 11:30 p.m., a video surfaced that showed the creative director, who is 55 years old, berating a supporter of President Donald Trump on a train that was traveling in the northern direction. This caused the director to become the focus of an internet outrage. Testanero aggressively approaches the young man in the video, which has received more than five million views. He accuses the young man of being “racist” and “uneducated” for wearing a red “Make America Great Again” hat throughout the video.

Suddenly, she yells out, “If you f*king voted for Trump, you are a racist!” while pointing her finger directly at his face. In response, the man speaks in a composed manner, describing himself as “highly educated.” However, Testanero immediately responds by asking, “Then why are you wearing that hat?”

She is being urged by other passengers to leave the individual alone as the tensions continue to rise. The man’s departure from the train at the 28th Street station brings about an unanticipated change in the course of the conversation. As Testanero pursues him, she makes an attempt to grasp his hat; however, she is unable to do so and instead falls into the platform with her face falling forward. The phrase “instant karma” has been used by numerous people to describe the moment that was captured on camera.

Who Is Alberta Testanero?

Alberta Testanero is a freelance creative director who has a long resume in the field of luxury branding. She is a dual citizen of Italy and the United States of America. Tiffany & Co., Coach, Bergdorf Goodman, and Kate Spade are just few of the well-known brands that she has worked with while collaborating.

Those who have worked with her, on the other hand, assert that she has become more volatile over the course of the past few years. According to a former coworker who spoke to The New York Post, She and I stopped being friends a while ago, as she became extremely liberal and very agitated. The individual also mentioned that she was known for confronting those whom she considered to be racist or politically hostile to her ideas.

Unpacking the Viral Human-Interest Incident Case: Why Silence Isn’t an Option

FBI-Reported Hate Crime Trends

• 2023: U.S. law enforcement reported 11,862 hate crime incidents involving 13,829 offenses.
  
• Compared to 2022:
  
  • FBI noted a slight 0.6% decrease in total incidents (10,687 → 10,627) among consistently reporting agencies.
    
  • But, a broader data set (more complete coverage) showed a 2% increase to 11,862 incidents.
    
• Nature of bias (2022 → 2023):
  
  • Race/ethnicity remained the largest category (~56% in 2022).
    
  • Gender identity bias crimes (e.g., anti-trans) surged ~35% from 2021 to 2022—469 incidents in 2022.
    
  • Religious bias rose ~27% in 2022, with antisemitic incidents jumping 36% .

Antisemitism

• 2023 saw the highest number of antisemitic incidents since 1979:
  
  • ADL tracked 8,873 incidents in 2023 (140% increase from 2022’s 3,698).
    
  • According to FBI figures, antisemitic incidents were 68% of all religion-based hate crimes, increasing 63% from 2022.
    
• Post-Oct 7, 2023 surge:
  
  • ADL reported a 200–388% spike in antisemitic incidents from Oct 7, 2023, to Sept 2024.
    
  • One survey found 3.5 million American Jews experienced antisemitism during that year.
    
• City-level stats:
  
  • NYC: 345 antisemitic hate crimes in 2024 – up 7% from the prior year; anti-Muslim crimes jumped 65%.
    
  • Major metro increases (2022→2024): NYC (264→1,437), Chicago (39→336), Denver (9→31), Austin (4→15) .

Islamophobia

• Following the Oct 7, 2023 Gaza war outbreak:
  
  • CAIR recorded nearly 5,000 complaints of anti-Muslim bias in 2024.
    
  • ECHOES of post‑9/11 backlash, including harassment and vandalism.

Anti‑Trans and LGBTQ+ Hate

• 2022: Hate crimes against trans/gender‑nonconforming people surged nearly 33%, totaling 469 incidents, up from 353 in 2021.
  
• Hate incidents targeting gay men rose from 950 (2021) to 1,077 (2022); lesbians and bisexuals saw little change.
  
• Only 22 states currently protect both sexual orientation and gender identity under hate crime laws.
  

Anti‑Asian Racism

• During COVID‑19 (2020–2022):
  
  • Approximately 11,500 anti-Asian bias reports from Mar 2020 to Jul 2022—a spike of 1,900% during that period.
    
  • A 361% increase in NYC anti‑Asian hate crimes from 28 (2020) to 129 (2021).

Locations & Types of Hate Crimes

• In 2022, 66% were crimes against persons; 32% property; 2% society.
  
• Most common motivations: intimidation (46%), simple assault (34.8%), aggravated assault (17.6%).
  
• Homes were the most frequent occurrence site (3,215 incidents, 2022).

Key Insights

1. Hate crimes remain high and rising, particularly against Jews, Muslims, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Asians.
   
2. Many spikes correspond to global events (COVID‑19, Gaza war), incendiary political rhetoric, and social media proliferation.
   
3. Underreporting remains a major issue, with the DOJ and FBI urging improvements .

Recent years have seen dramatic increases in hate-motivated violence and bias-driven harassment across multiple communities in the U.S. This reflects both sociopolitical flashpoints and deeper systemic issues, especially around reporting and varying legal protections.