Jimmy’s Famous Seafood co-owner John Minadakis is not one to shy away from speaking his mind, especially when it comes to defending his country and the values it stands for. The recent Olympics saw the US hockey team take home the gold, but instead of celebrating this incredible victory, the liberal media chose to focus on negative and divisive narratives. This did not sit well with Minadakis, who took to social media to voice his frustrations and remind everyone that patriotism should not be a political issue.
In an exclusive interview with The Gateway Pundit, Minadakis shared his thoughts on the media’s coverage of the US hockey team’s win and the response from his restaurant, Jimmy’s Famous Seafood. The family-owned restaurant, which has been a staple in East Baltimore since 1974, gained widespread attention for their bold message to the media – “go f*ck yourself.”
“It’s all about patriotism and celebrating our country,” Minadakis said, “it has nothing to do with politics. And the fact that the media refused to acknowledge and celebrate this victory just shows how divided our country has become.”
The restaurant’s viral post came after several news outlets chose to focus on the players’ political beliefs rather than their incredible achievement on the ice. This sparked outrage among many, including Minadakis, who believes that sports should bring people together, not divide them.
“Our restaurant has always been a place for people to come together, regardless of their political views,” Minadakis shared, “we have customers from all walks of life, and we’ve never let politics come between us. So, when we saw the media trying to do exactly that, we had to speak up.”
The post on social media not only caught the attention of the public but also garnered support from many notable figures, including President Trump. It was a proud moment for Minadakis and his family, who have been running the restaurant for over four decades. But for them, it was not about the attention or the viral post, it was about standing up for what they believe in.
“Our father, Demetrios ‘Jimmy’ Minadakis, came to the US from Greece and worked hard to build this business and provide for his family. He instilled in us the values of hard work, patriotism, and love for this country,” Minadakis shared, “so when we saw the media trying to undermine all that, we couldn’t stay silent.”
The restaurant has always been a strong supporter of the military and first responders, often hosting events and offering discounts to show their appreciation. This sense of patriotism and love for their country runs deep in the Minadakis family and is reflected in their restaurant.
“We have always been proud to be American, and that’s something that will never change,” Minadakis emphasized, “our restaurant may be famous for its seafood, but we are even more proud of the values we stand for.”
The backlash from the media did not deter the restaurant from standing their ground, and neither did the negative comments from some individuals. For Minadakis, it was about sending a message and defending his country’s honor, and that’s exactly what he did.
“I don’t regret anything we said or did,” Minadakis stated, “if anything, I’m glad we had the opportunity to speak up and let the world know that patriotism should never be a political issue.”
The stance taken by Jimmy’s Famous Seafood has resonated with many, with people from all over the country showing their support for the restaurant. It’s a reminder that despite our differences, we are all Americans, and we should be proud of our country’s achievements.
As for Minadakis, he hopes that the media will learn from this and start focusing on what truly matters – celebrating the accomplishments of our country and its people.
“Patriotism is not a political issue. It’s about loving and supporting your country, no matter what,” Minadakis concluded, “and that’s a message that we will always stand by at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood.”
