Woman Loses Job After Telling Waiter: 'I Hope Trump Deports You'

Areal estate agent was fired from her job after leaving a message on a restaurant receipt telling a waiter that she hoped President Donald Trump would deport him.

Newsweek has contacted the restaurant and the woman’s former employer for further comment via email, outside of normal office hours.

Why It Matters

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What To Know

On March 2, Stephanie Lovins, while dining at Cazuelas Mexican Cantina in Columbus, Ohio, left a message for Ricardo, a U.S. citizen serving her.

In the signature section of her receipt, Lovins wrote: “I hope Trump deports you,” followed by “Zero. You suck.” The incident occurred after Lovins grew upset over the restaurant’s “one coupon per table” policy.

A restaurant employee who found the receipt shared a photo on social media, and it quickly went viral, provoking widespread condemnation and calls for Lovins’ termination.

“It’s just not right, just not right,” Fabio Oribo, the head of marketing at Cazuelas, told NBC4.

“My credit card was lost/stolen, and someone attempted to use it. Thanks for the notifications! This has been reported through my bank,” she wrote on Facebook.

“Thank you for all the recent notifications of scammers and profile hackers! I recently discovered a lost/missing credit card and an attempted use/purchase. I appreciate your patience while I manage the situation,” she wrote in a post on LinkedIn.

The woman’s social media account has since been deleted.

However, this was discovered to be a false statement after the restaurant reviewed CCTV footage and confirmed that she was inside the restaurant, leading to her termination.

A spokesperson for Century 21 addressed the incident, stating that hate has no place within the brand and that the situation is being taken seriously.

Following an investigation, Century 21 issued a statement condemning Lovins’ actions, emphasizing that “hate has no place within the brand.” Lovins was subsequently terminated from her position.

What People Are Saying

Cazuelas Mexican Cantina said in a statement: “We believe in the power of respect, tolerance and acceptance. Recently, one of our team members faced an unacceptable situation, and we stand firmly against any form of hate or discrimination. Together, we will continue to create a welcoming space for everyone. Thank you for your unwavering support!

A spokesperson for Century 21 said in a statement: “We are aware of the situation with the agent in question. Hate has no place within the CENTURY 21 brand, and we are taking this very seriously.

“After investigating the situation and connecting with the respective broker, as all companies affiliated with the CENTURY 21 brand are independently owned and operated, we can confirm that this agent is no longer affiliated with the brand.”

Oribo said: “He’s [Ricardo] a really good person and like I said, we all here, like, come here every day to do our job, which is to serve people and have a good time. This is just a space for being inclusive and there’s no space for hate inside Cazuelas.”