The co-owner of Los Angeles' acclaimed French bistro has put the restaurant in hot water on social media after celebrating billionaire Elon Musk's electric car company Tesla.
Walter Manske, a veteran chef and co-owner of LA's Republique, praised the idea behind the new Tesla-owned restaurant, which features a Tesla charging station in a recent New York Times interview released Friday, and critics ripped his facility on online forum site reddit.com.
“What a stupid thing. Why do you open your fat mouth and alienate at least half of your customers, one Reddit of “Top 1% Commenter,” I wrote accordingly In the article.
Elon Musk, who is “shocking” at Dem, “suspecting hatred and violence,” and “laughing the “confusing” attack on the Tesla plant.”
The French restaurant in LA received backlash after one of its owners said something positive about the new Tesla property. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Times article It introduced the “retrofutist diner” that was announced by Musk in 2023 and is still under development.
“While no opening date has been announced, Tesla's overnight diners, theatres and charging stations are clearly ongoing, meaning that Elon Musk, the company's leader, is about to enter the hospitality business,” reported The Times.
The Times published a story in backlash since Musk and his EV became Senior Advisor to President Donald Trump and the leader of the Government Efficiency Office (DOGE).
In addition to protesting against liberals for months, the backlash won ratchets with strength in places where Tesla vehicles were destroyed, lit, and even dealers near Tesla across the country were being shot.
Manzke has become a target for anti-muscular social media users thanks to his quote, which praises the Times' Tesla restaurant idea.
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Teslas is becoming a target for attacks protesting the political involvement of CEO Elon Musk. (Getty Images)
“It sounds exciting,” Manzuke told the outlet, adding that his wife, who co-owns Republique, said “I said I wanted to buy a Tesla the other day, so I can tell you what side she is on.”
That one quote prompted a massive flood of angry Reddit comments. Some said they would eat elsewhere because of Manzuke's words. “Thanks to Link. Rather than lying, this is terrible, but there are many other great places in the city.”
Another declaration: “Easy Boycott.”
One claimed that Protesla's comments amounted to “business suicide.”
“In rare cases, we see local restaurateurs commit business suicides in such public ways,” they said.
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“Incredible self-ownership,” the disgruntled commenter added. “I had to keep my mouth closed, Welp, I had a finite meal $$$ and now I just spend more elsewhere.
The backlash was important enough for République's management to clarify and respond to Manzke's quote.
A restaurant post published on Instagram on Saturday Accounts listed“In response to a recent New York Times article, I want to make it clear that the quote that you might buy a Tesla is not a political statement, but rather an exploration of electric vehicle options. We value innovation and sustainability and respect all perspectives.
Representatives from the French restaurant did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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