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A Minnesota pizzeria is now attempting damage control after kicking out a group of Republicans and Trump supporters over the weekend.
Reports of the incident began circulating on social media on Saturday after the group of Republican staffers and activists were expelled from the facility on the grounds that they did not accept political events.
MAKE THIS GO VIRAL: Davanni’s Pizza manager Catherine/Katherine at the Edina MN location confirms that individuals from SD50MNGOP were asked to leave today stating “we don’t allow political events in our party room”. When asked why they were asked to leave for being patrons that… https://t.co/MuJRoidxzF
— RINOs of MN (@RINOs_of_MN) March 1, 2025
Dalia al-Aqidi, a Republican Congressional candidate in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, told The Gateway Pundit that their expulsion was not a misunderstanding.
She explained:
This was not a misunderstanding. The individual, who appeared to be a manager, repeatedly insisted that we leave, stating, “Please leave now.”
We were simply a group enjoying a meal after a Senate District convention, and several of us clarified to her that this was not a political event—just a gathering over dinner.
Despite our explanations, she refused to listen, displaying a level of disrespect that was deeply disappointing.
This incident should serve as a wake-up call for everyone. While we may reside in a predominantly blue district, we will not allow ourselves to be bullied or silenced.
We are one community, and it is essential that we learn to coexist with mutual respect, regardless of our political differences.
Amid calls to boycott the establishment, Davanni’s have released a statement assuring customers that they are open to everyone, regardless of their political opinions.
The statement reads:
For 50 years, Davanni’s has been your neighborhood gathering place for quality food, community connection and making memories.
Over the weekend, our team in Edina misunderstood a policy around fundraising efforts in our party rooms which resulted in an incident that impacted valued guests. We’re deeply sorry for the actions taken.
Our teams always work to create a welcoming, friendly environment and dining experience for all guests, of all backgrounds and beliefs.
We have taken quick action to understand, resolve and work on expanded training for our team members.
We take pride in supporting our communities and will continue to live by our values each day.
— Davanni’s Pizza (@davannis) March 2, 2025
According to their corporate website, Davanni’s is a “family-owned restaurant that is a Twin Cities tradition for many since 1975.” It has 19 locations and employs more than 900 people.
There have been numerous similar incidents in restaurants and establishments around the country over the past decade, as leftist employees and business owners lash out at the majority of Americans who vote Trump.
Only after their behavior has been exposed do they start to apologize and insist it was all a misunderstanding.
