Lindsey Graham hot-footed it to New York for the most Lindsey Graham of reasons
Subscribe to our daily newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Chick-fil-A has long faced criticism for its past donations to anti-LGBTQ Christian groups and politicians.
The brand has endured boycotts and lost lucrative contracts over its stance. Its restaurants famously remain closed on Sundays.Graham expressed disgust that a good Christian-oriented business might have to open on Sundays.Standing outside a Chick-fil-A in Manhattan (nowhere near a highway rest stop), Graham posted a video to X, saying, “As I speak, the state of New York is trying to pass a law requiring Chick-fil-A to stay open on Sunday at state rest stops.“This violates the Constitution, this violates the religious liberty of all of us and the company called Chick-fil-A, who tries to honor the Sabbath,” he continued. “Lend your voice to this cause, stand up for Chick-fil-A, we need to have their backs.”ICYMI: New York is trying to force @ChickfilA to remain open on Sunday at state rest areas.This is a blatant violation of this company’s constitutional rights, and we’re not going to let that happen without a fight.Lend your voice and tell NY to keep their hands off OUR… pic.twitter.com/Nv1zBFII3EThis is not the first time Graham, a big fried-chicken fan, has spoken out in support of Chick-fil-A.
In 2021, New York embarked on a $450 million plan to upgrade 27 rest stops across its highway network.This led to one Democrat lawmaker, Harry Bronson, launching a petition.
He wanted the state to reconsider awarding contracts to Chick-fil-A because of its previous anti-LGBTQ+ stance.That petition failed.
