A Memphis florist found itself in the hot seat after refusing to provide services for customers – solely because they are Trump supporters. According to the Daily Mail [1], Kristin Wolter, owner of Everbloom Designs, reportedly took a firm stance, declaring she would not cater to anyone who voted for Donald Trump because they voted for the economy over “human rights and decency. She added “it is because I need to create a safe place for me, my staff and my family.”
What followed, not surprisingly, was a tidal wave of backlash on social media including someone who said, “We certainly appreciate the heads up! I’m sure there are other places for people to buy pansies – places that don’t discriminate based on political affiliation.”
Mean comments and alleged threats to Wolter and her business led to her temporary close down her flower shop and also disable some of her social media accounts.
Businesses adopting partisan politics might want to take a look at recent presidential electoral results. The message from the American public? Trump reigns. And enough with the division. Anti-Trump sentiment – or targeting those who voted for him – isn’t the winning business strategy that some loons on the left seem to think it is.
The public response to the Memphis florist proves that alienating customers over political affiliations is as tone-deaf as it gets. As the electorate shifts away from extremes, businesses tying themselves to divisive ideologies are risking more than just social media scorn – they’re putting their livelihoods on the line.
Let’s be clear: this isn’t just about Trump. It’s about a growing frustration with businesses inserting themselves into cultural wars at the expense of customer service. The electorate has spoken, and the majority isn’t lining up behind performative woke gestures or ideological gatekeeping. Enough already.