Staff Reports
A florist in Memphis has found herself in a bit of a pickle after deciding to turn away supporters of Donald Trump, and the consequences of her choice have certainly bloomed into something far more dramatic than she anticipated. Kristin Wolter, the owner of Everbloom Design, has officially closed her shop for the rest of the week, citing threats against her and her business. One could say that her stand against Trump supporters quickly turned into a rose garden of regret.
In a bit of social media bravado, Wolter previously declared that MAGA fans were not welcome in her store, stating she needed to create a “safe place” for herself and her family. Apparently, she didn’t consider that the “safe space” might end up being more of a “sow’s ear” than the silk purse she envisioned. It didn’t take long for the backlash to show its thorns. Following her announcement, Wolter was inundated with voicemail messages that would make a sailor blush, with callers hurling insults that included some rather choice epithets for women.
The owner of Everbloom Design in Memphis shared on Instagram that she will no longer do business with individuals who voted for Trump, stating she is prepared to potentially lose 50% of her customer base.
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One delightful caller from Chicago had a particular zest for life, advising Wolter to take her “ugly glasses” and “disgusting family” elsewhere because “we won.” Her rants reveal a palpable enthusiasm for the fact that Trump supporters aren’t just going quietly into that good night. While she might have wanted to create a flower shop sanctuary, she instead opened the floodgates to a very vocal and not-so-welcoming audience.
Some irate callers threatened legal action against her for what they called discrimination. However, it’s worth noting that in Tennessee, political persuasion isn’t actually a protected class. This means that while Wolter might have thought she was standing on moral high ground, she may well be tripping over a few legal textbooks. It’s a classic case of wanting to be the bigger man but choosing to act like a petulant child instead.
As Wolter hunkers down behind a private social media account, the public remains skeptical about how many customers she was hoping to serve once she publicly penned her disdain for Trump supporters. It appears her flower shop’s motto might just need to become “sow what?” The lesson here is simple: when a business owner chooses to alienate a significant portion of the customer base, they might find themselves in a bit of a thorny situation—one that may require more than just a bouquet to fix.
