Event Brief
Two Smoothie King Employees Fired Over Trump Hoodie
Filed: Mar 03, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
Summary: Employees refused service to a man in a Trump hoodie, leading to their termination after accusations of discrimination.
WHO: Two Smoothie King employees, Erika Lindemyer, Jake Lindemyer
WHAT: Employees fired for refusing service
WHEN: Mar 03, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
WHERE: Ann Arbor
WHY: Employees felt uncomfortable serving a customer in Trump merchandise
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