Who Owns Red Hen Restaurant
Red Hen is a restaurant in Lexington, Virginia, founded by Stephanie Wilkinson. The restaurant gained national attention in June 2018 after asking then-White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders to leave, citing political disagreements. The incident sparked widespread discussion about politics in small businesses.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Red Hen Incident
Sarah Huckabee Sanders was asked to leave Red Hen shortly after the restaurant's owners posted about the incident on social media. She later described the experience as disrespectful. The event became a flashpoint in debates over service, discrimination, and political expression in public businesses.
Red Hen Restaurant Today
Red Hen continues to operate in Lexington, Virginia. The restaurant remains a small, locally owned establishment. Coverage from sources such as The New York Times notes that the controversy has remained part of the restaurant's public profile.
