DC Restaurant Workers Plan Subtle Resistance to Incoming Trump Officials

Some Washington, D.C., food service employees vow to refuse service or create minor inconveniences for members of the new administration, citing moral objections.

Restaurant workers in Washington, D.C., have expressed plans to resist serving officials from the incoming Trump administration, citing personal and political convictions.
Methods of resistance include refusing service, assigning undesirable tables, or causing minor delays to dining experiences, according to interviews with workers published by the Washingtonian.
Some workers emphasized their actions as small, symbolic gestures aimed at expressing disapproval without causing significant disruption.
A few workers stated they would quit their jobs if pressured by management to serve officials they find objectionable, while others noted Republicans generally tip better than Democrats.
The situation echoes incidents from Trump’s previous term, when administration officials faced public confrontations and refusals of service in D.C.-area restaurants.