A Texas bakery has ignited a firestorm of criticism for its July 4th message, in which it declared itself "embarrassed" by America and labeled the MAGA movement a "cult."
Hive Bakery in Flower Mound, located near Dallas, posted its controversial statement on social media, stating it would not be observing Independence Day. The message read, in part, "This is 4th of July week — a time when many Americans celebrate their independence. However, we at Hive Bakery are embarrassed by the state of the country and the continued existence of the MAGA cult."
The bakery's stance quickly drew backlash from conservative customers and commentators online. Many expressed outrage that a business operating in the United States would disparage the nation and its political discourse in such a manner.
Reports indicate that the bakery has faced significant online backlash following the social media post. The exact nature and extent of the repercussions, such as a potential impact on business operations or customer relations, remain a developing story.