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Little Rock Restaurant Asks Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to Leave

Public Accommodations and Political Conduct·March 19 – March 20, 2026
Photo: Washington Examiner

25 days ago

Little Rock Restaurant Asks Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to Leave

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders was asked to leave a Little Rock restaurant after staff members said they felt threatened and uncomfortable by her presence. The owner of the establishment requested her departure because of the impact her visit had on the employees. This event is similar to a 2018 incident where Sanders was asked to leave a restaurant in Virginia. Reports suggest the staff reacted to the governor's political views and her security detail. Governor Sanders confirmed she was told to leave the premises and complied with the request.
Huckabee Sanders say she was asked to leave restaurant because employees felt 'threatened'Sarah Huckabee Sanders asked to leave The Croissanterie, because it made people 'uncomfortable'Red Hen Déjà Vu: Sarah Sanders Kicked Out Of Arkansas Restaurant, Flipped Off By Staff

Key Statements

TThe Hill

“Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders was asked to leave a Little Rock restaurant after the owner stated her presence made employees feel threatened.”

Provides the core fact of the incident and the owner's stated reason regarding employee safety.

TThe Daily Wire

“the owner stated her presence made employees uncomfortable due to her political views.”

Specifies that the refusal of service was explicitly linked to the Governor's political views.

News

Arkansas governor told to leave restaurant where employees were 'uncomfortable'

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders asked to leave The Croissanterie, because it made people 'uncomfortable'

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Huckabee Sanders say she was asked to leave restaurant because employees felt 'threatened'

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Red Hen Déjà Vu: Sarah Sanders Kicked Out Of Arkansas Restaurant, Flipped Off By Staff

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