US.BREAKING NEWS: Dallas Cowboys President and CEO Jerry Jones Issues Strong National Statement Following “Brewers Karen” Scandal — Condemns “Un-American, Disrespectful, Completely Against Dallas Values” Rhetoric.
The state of Texas woke up to a rare and powerful message from Dallas Cowboys Chairman and CEO Jerry Jones, who addressed the viral controversy surrounding “Brewers Karen” dominating national headlines.
In his statement, Jones called the remarks of Shannon Kobylarczyk—the woman caught on video yelling “Call ICE!” at a U.S. veteran of Latin descent during the National League Championship Series—”Un-American, disrespectful, and completely contrary to what Texas stands for.”
He further declared that Kobylarczyk is now permanently banned from AT&T Stadium and all Cowboys-related events.
“We do not tolerate hatred—not in Arlington, not in Cowboys Star, not under the American flag,” Jones declared.
His words immediately went viral, receiving widespread praise on social media and being shared by thousands of Cowboys fans, veterans, and even rival NFL communities.
The Incident Sparks a Firestorm
The controversy began during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers at American Family Field. In a video that spread across every major platform, Shannon Kobylarczyk—quickly nicknamed “Brewers Karen” by internet users—yelled “Call ICE!” at Ricardo Fosado, a Dodgers fan of Latin descent and a U.S. veteran.
Fosado, visibly shocked, stood his ground, declaring that he had served in two wars and was a proud American citizen. The confrontation escalated when Kobylarczyk allegedly attempted to grab his phone, prompting security to intervene.
Both individuals were subsequently escorted out of the stadium, but public outrage overwhelmingly focused on Kobylarczyk’s behavior—seen as an example of the racism and xenophobia that still haunt parts of American sports culture.
Within 24 hours, her employer, ManpowerGroup, confirmed she had been fired, citing a “zero-tolerance policy for discriminatory or harassing behavior.” She also resigned from the Board of Directors of Make-a-Wish Wisconsin.
