Democrat Says He Was Banned From Coffee Shop. Business Takes Down Instagram Page.

Democratic New York Rep. Dan Goldman claimed he was banned from Poetica Coffee in Brooklyn after the shop stated it refuses service to "racists, fascists, homophobes, genocide enablers or anyone in between." The business claimed they would have turned him away had they known his identity. In response to the controversy, Poetica Coffee took down its Instagram page. This incident highlights the growing tensions and polarized views in American politics, as businesses and individuals increasingly take strong stances on social and political issues.