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Arkansas Governor Asked to Leave Restaurant After Diners Expressed Discomfort
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders was asked to leave a Little Rock restaurant last week. The Croissanterie stated that the decision was made to support employees and guests who were uncomfortable.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said that she was asked to leave a restaurant in Little Rock. According to Sanders, the owner of The Croissanterie approached a member of her State Police Executive Protection Detail and said that her presence made employees feel threatened, resulting in a request for her to leave. The Croissanterie released a statement saying that diners and employees had "raised questions" regarding Sanders' presence. The restaurant said that allowing Sanders to stay risked being seen as a lack of support for the team and their families. The Croissanterie stated that they chose to support employees and guests who expressed they were uncomfortable.
Key Facts
- Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she was asked to leave a restaurant in Little Rock, Arkansas last week.
- Sanders stated the owner of The Croissanterie said her presence made employees feel threatened.
- The Croissanterie denied that its employees felt threatened.
- The restaurant stated that diners and employees had "raised questions" about Sanders being there.
- The Croissanterie said they chose to support employees and guests who were uncomfortable.
- Sanders said she was having lunch with two other mothers when the incident occurred.
- In 2018, Sanders was asked to leave The Red Hen in Lexington, Virginia.