Anti-Trump D.C. Diner Owner Chokes on His Steak
Article about his anti-Trump campaigning:
“Humpty Trumpty will have a good fall,” read one sign in red lettering. “Immigration policy: deport Trump,” said another. “Keep American values: dump Trump” and “Standing with American Muslims” were other pointed offerings.
“I want to create public interest,” explained Gildenhorn, a proud Washingtonian who ran for mayor in 1998 without success.
Gildenhorn will not be voting for the billionaire businessman who currently leads the Republican race but admitted: “Every political pundit so far has been wrong about Trump, saying he’ll drop out, but the opposite has happened. The caveat about him is that he has got the ability but he’s not been using it in the right direction. Hillary Clinton is going to be under a lot of scrutiny and, if something really dramatic comes up, there’s a long shot possibility he could win.”
The diner’s signage has dipped into other topics, with examples including “Gun control yes. NRA no,” and, after Clinton’s appearance before the Benghazi select committee on Capitol Hill, “You did great, Hillary.” Such is Gildenhorn’s sway that he subsequently received a thank you letter from Clinton, now displayed on the restaurant wall, which says: “I’ll carry your thoughtful words with me as I continue my campaign.”
But when it comes to the Democratic nomination, the small business owner said: “I happen to like Bernie Sanders. I think he’s more sincere and more down-to-earth and capable of making rational decisions. I think he’s a straight shooter.”
Article about his death:
Jeffrey Gildenhorn, the owner of the American City Diner and a former mayoral candidate, is dead at 74.
Gildenhorn died after a choking incident during a meal at the Palm on Wednesday, his family confirmed. He was taken to George Washington University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
A note left at the American City Diner said it would be closed until further notice.