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5. I'm curious as to the "why" of this

Mon Aug 18, 2025, 09:02 AM

Aug 18

Are patrons reluctant to go into the city for dinner? Are they afraid they'll run into MAGA goons? Is a labor shortage affecting restaurant service?

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'Not sustainable': DC restaurant reservations plummet after Trump's police takeover [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 18 OP

Everything Drumpf touches dies. callous taoboy Aug 18 #1

The entire country is suffering from a massive t**** slump truthisfreedom Aug 18 #2

No tax on tips because there aren't any kkmarie Aug 18 #3

I'm curious as to the "why" of this mainer Aug 18 #5

I think the general public is TRYING BumRushDaShow Aug 18 #6

Probably all of the above. yardwork Aug 18 #7

People staying home and Businesses suffer for it. ProudMNDemocrat Aug 18 #8

and of course the moron just lied about it. mopinko Aug 18 #9