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Huckabee Sanders says she was asked to leave restaurant because employees felt ‘threatened’

The Croissanterie cited employee discomfort and a 90-minute seating limit for asking Governor Sanders to leave after a 75-minute visit, sparking differing accounts and national media coverage.

  • On Friday, March 13, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders was asked to leave The Croissanterie in Little Rock after the owner reportedly cited staff felt "threatened and uncomfortable" due to her political views.
  • Management stated they were 'surprised and uncertain how best to respond' when the Governor arrived, supporting employees who expressed discomfort after the security detail's presence became widely noticed.
  • Since the restaurant has a 90-minute table limit, staff approached the State Police Executive Protection Detail twice, and as the party complied, a customer yelled, "it's time to go," with a crude hand gesture.
  • Governor Sanders released a statement noting, "Arkansans are known for their warm hospitality," while criticizing the establishment. The administration will focus on "lifting Arkansans up, not tearing others down with discrimination and hate."
  • Ultimately, the restaurant denies any statements 'indicating that anyone felt threatened' and added, 'However, we stand by our choice to support our employees and guests.
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KPNX broke the news in Phoenix, United States on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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