Summary
A man in Michigan, Jake Lindemyer, said he was refused service at a Smoothie King because he wore a hoodie supporting President Donald Trump. The employees responsible were fired, and Smoothie King stated they are retraining employees to prevent discrimination. Lindemyer expressed regret over the employees losing their jobs and noted the incident's impact on his family.
Key Facts
- Jake Lindemyer was refused service at a Smoothie King in Ann Arbor, Michigan, due to wearing a Trump hoodie.
- The encounter was recorded by Lindemyer's wife and resulted in the two employees being fired.
- Smoothie King issued a statement emphasizing their commitment to a discrimination-free environment and announced mandatory retraining for employees.
- Lindemyer reported receiving social media threats, leading his family to file a police report.
- Lindemyer expressed his belief that the incident reflects the tense political climate in the U.S.
- The incident led to his children missing school, and his 18-year-old daughter received threats online.
- Lindemyer and his wife expressed sadness over the event and emphasized the need for understanding different viewpoints.
