Minnesota Restaurant Owner Claims Loss of Customers After Supporting Trump, Confronts Donald Trump Jr.

Allen Brenycz, owner of a restaurant in Minnesota, directly confronted Donald Trump Jr. during a live episode of the political podcast Triggered. Brenycz claimed that ever since he publicly supported the former president by purchasing a digital billboard, he has seen a drastic decrease in his business.

Impact of Public Support

Brenycz stated, “I have a digital billboard on the highway in Minnesota. I need a repost from you for my pin post. I’ve lost half my business since publicly supporting.” This led to a debate on the effects of publicly supporting a political figure and its impact on business.

GoFundMe and Financial Strain

Brenycz also referred to a GoFundMe he launched to raise funds for the billboard, mentioning that he had gathered only $329 as of Tuesday evening. He expressed concerns about customers alienating themselves and abandoning his business due to his political support. Trump Jr. responded by stating, “I’ll try to check that out,” showing a willingness to understand the impact of political endorsement on business.

Political Landscape in Minnesota

It is worth noting that Brenycz’s restaurant is located in Minnesota, where the current governor is Tim Walz, a vice presidential contender. This could also play a role in the political dynamics affecting Brenycz’s business. The state seems to lean toward the Democratic party, as reflected in a poll by Morning Consult, which indicated that Vice President Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump 51 percent to 44 percent in Walz’s home state.

The political debate and the upcoming first debate between Harris and Trump may have further implications on the political landscape and its direct impact on businesses and endorsements.