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Michigan Taco Truck Owner Faces Backlash After Catering GOP Event

Michigan taco truck owner Deanna Bueno faces threats and 1-star reviews after catering a GOP event, highlighting political polarization and small business challenges.

Editorial Desk

July 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — Deanna Bueno, owner of a Michigan taco truck, has encountered significant backlash, including threats and one-star reviews, after catering a local GOP event. Bueno, who has four children, stated to The Independent, “We decided to do it to make money to feed our families. I had no clue if the president was coming to town or not. I just don’t follow any of that stuff. I have four kids.”

The controversy erupted following the event, with critics targeting Bueno’s business on social media. Despite the negative attention, Bueno remains focused on providing for her family. “It’s been overwhelming,” she noted, referring to the sudden influx of hostile comments — and threats.

This incident underscores the growing political polarization in the United States, where small businesses often find themselves inadvertently caught in the crossfire of partisan disputes. Bueno’s experience serves as a case study in the challenges faced by entrepreneurs navigating an increasingly divided political landscape.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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