Political incorrectness triggers a spending binge
Betty Rivas is hardly the only restaurateur to support the presidential bid of Donald Trump, but she may very well be the most famous one at this point in the race. That’s because Rivas is Mexican and outspoken, showing up at a Trump rally last weekend with a sign proclaiming, “Latinos Support D. Trump.” The statement of support from a quarter often critical of The Donald was noticed by Trump himself, who pulled Rivas onto the stage.
Rivas’ political sympathies made an impression on others, too. She reported receiving death threats from Trump opponents who disagree with his stand on Mexican immigration. She also cited social media posts that asserted her restaurant, Sammy’s Mexican Grill, was rife with E.coli.
The latest twist was the reaction of supporters. Rivas reported midweek that customer traffic had tripled, and local media verified that the place was packed on a weekday night.
Meanwhile, Rivas showed that she’s open-minded. In addition to attending the Trump rally, she also showed up (apparently sans sign) at a Bernie Sanders rally with her son, a Sanders supporter.