‘Racist & Proud’ Cinnabon KKKaren Fired Following Racist Rant
- Cinnabon employee terminated for directing racist comments at Somali couple
- Incident sparked by Trump's recent comments about Somali immigrants
- Local leaders are monitoring the impact on Somali community amid concerns about discrimination
In Wisconsin, a Cinnabon employee who was clearly a KKKaren was fired after an online video showed her directing racist comments at a Somali couple.
A viral video shows the couple approaching the counter to buy food when the employee started making out with the woman's hijab before things escalated further.
The video shows the employee calling her the “N-word” and also stating that she was racist before making derogatory comments, making explicit gestures and extending both middle fingers to the couple while recording.
The couple responded by calling the employee an idiot and a mother ***, telling her she was ruining her life and should be fired.
FOX 11 reports that the date of the video is unclear, but the clip has been widely circulated online.
Cinnabon confirmed immediate termination in statement to FOX 11
Cinnabon released an official statement Saturday morning confirming that the employee was immediately fired by the franchise owner.
The attributed statement read:
“We are aware of the deeply troubling video involving a former employee at the independently owned and operated Cinnabon bakery in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. The individual seen in the video was immediately terminated by the franchise owner. Their actions and statements are completely unacceptable and in no way reflect the values of Cinnabon, our franchise situation, our franchise situation and we expect this environment. seriously and remain committed to ensure that all guests are treated with dignity, respect and kindness every time they visit one of our bakeries.
FOX 11 notes that the bakery involved is independently owned and operated. The station also reports that its newsroom is trying to contact the couple who recorded the video.
FOX 11 reports that the video began circulating in the days following new comments made by former President Donald Trump about Somali immigrants. As previously reportedTrump made the comments during a recent public appearance where he called them “garbage” and said he wanted them out of America.
“The Somalis have to get out of here. They have destroyed our country and all they do is complain, complain, complain.”
According to FOX 11, community groups and local leaders have monitored reactions to both the incident at the mall and Trump's comments about Somali Americans. While the couple involved have not commented publicly, local lawyers say they continue to monitor how these incidents affect Somali residents, especially those who often experience discrimination or harassment.
