After praising billionaires Elon MuskTesla’s electric car company.
Walter Manzke, a veteran chef and co-owner of La’s République, praised the idea behind a new Tesla-owned restaurant that featured a Tesla charging station in a recent interview with The New York Times, which led to critics tearing up his agency on the online forum site Reddit.com.
“What an idiot. Why do you want to open your fat mouth and alienate at least half of your clients,” a reddit “top 1% of commenters” Writing is for the response To this article.

A French restaurant in Los Angeles has been bounced after one of its owners talked positive topics about the new Tesla property. (AP Photo/David Zalumowski, File)
Times Articles The “retro restaurant” announced by Musk in 2023 is introduced, which is still under development.
“Opening dates have not been announced yet, but Tesla’s all-night restaurant, drama and charging station are clearly on the way. This means that the company’s leader, Elon Musk, is about to enter the hotel industry.”
The Times has published this article since Musk and his electric car company became senior advisers to the president Donald Trump and the head of the Ministry of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Apart from months of liberal protests against the governor It’s destroyed nowcaught fire, and even opened fire near Tesla dealers nationwide.
Manzke became a target for anti-Musk social media users, thanks to his idea of praising Tesla restaurants in Time.
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“It sounds exciting,” Manzik told the media, adding that his wife shared the République. ”
That sentence caused a lot of angry Redit comments. Some say that because of Manzik’s words, they would dine elsewhere. One person wrote: “Appreciate the link. Don’t lie, it’s awful, but there are many other good places to go for pastries in the city.”
Another claim: “Easy boycott”.
One person claims that pro-Tesla’s comments constitute “commercial suicide.”
“It is rare to see local restaurant owners commit suicide in this open way,” they said.
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“Incredible self-owned,” one disgruntled commenter added. “Just shut up. Welp, I have limited dining $$$ and can only spend more money now. I’m sure Maga Mouth will fill any losses I’ve done.”
The rebound was enough to get République’s management to respond, thus clarifying Manzik’s offer.
In an Instagram post posted on Saturday, the restaurant’s Account says“In response to a recent New York Times article, we want to clarify that the offer about buying Tesla is simply about exploring options for electric vehicles, not political statements. We value innovation and sustainability, and we respect all opinions. République does not take a political stand; we are here to create a space for everyone; no matter what, no matter what or belief.”
Representatives of the French restaurant did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
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