Owner of famed L.A. restaurant faces backlash after Elon Musk, Tesla comments

A premier Los Angeles restaurant, République, faced backlash after one of its owners expressed support for Elon Musk in a New York Times article about a Tesla café. Walter Manzke’s comments sparked controversy among patrons, prompting the restaurant to clarify that their remarks were not political. République is a popular French bistro known for its exceptional food, and Musk’s plans for the Tesla café in Hollywood have been in the works since 2022.

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