A bakery in Alexandria, Virginia, has sparked controversy on social media, particularly among some local residents, for displaying a flyer supporting a high school chapter of the conservative student organization Turning Point USA (TPUSA).
The flyer was seen in the window of Great Harvest Bread Company before members of the Fairington Appreciation Society on Facebook labeled the store’s owner a “Nazi,” according to shared screenshots. The flyer was removed soon after, though some group members pledged to boycott the bakery. One commenter expressed, “No matter how good the bread is, I won’t support a place like this,” while another lamented, “My kids will be upset, but we’re going to find a better option.”
Following the flyer’s removal, a group member posted a photo of himself smiling and called the bakery’s owners “bigots,” maintaining their commitment to the boycott.
In another related post, a local resident remarked on the bakery’s monkey bread, calling it the best they had ever tasted but expressing disappointment over the local uproar. The corporate and local offices of Great Harvest Bread Company did not respond to inquiries regarding the boycott.
After screenshots of group discussions turned up online, one member of the Fairlington Appreciation Society shared their frustration about the situation. It seems there’s a lot of back-and-forth, as reactions have been quite intense. Of note, since the tragic death of TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk in September, there’s been an influx of interest among students wanting to start chapters across high schools and universities, although they’ve faced significant pushback from educators and school officials.
Previously, events held by TPUSA have attracted violent protests, such as a notable incident at the University of California, Berkeley, where a participant was assaulted by an opposing demonstrator. The attempts to establish TPUSA chapters have often led to protests, including a notable walkout in Royal Oak, Michigan, and resistance from officials in Prince William County, Virginia.
