Former President Trump Sends Message of Support to Embattled Florida Restaurant

In a pre-recorded message, former President Trump expresses his support for Harry and the Natives, a Florida restaurant struggling to stay afloat amid economic difficulties.

In a heartwarming gesture of encouragement, former President Donald Trump has sent a message of support to Harry and the Natives, a Florida restaurant facing financial challenges. The heartfelt message comes at a time when the restaurant is struggling to stay afloat due to the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the current economic downturn.

In a pre-recorded message aired on "Fox & Friends," Trump acknowledged the difficulties faced by the restaurant and appealed to the public for their support. "I'd like to ask everybody to pitch in and help save Harry and the Natives," Trump said. "It's a special restaurant, a very special place. People love it. It's been around a long time. Like a really long time. But it's fallen prey to Kamala Harris and Joe Biden's economy."

Former President Trump Sends Message of Support to Embattled Florida Restaurant

Trump went on to praise the restaurant's importance to the local community and its significance as a Florida landmark. "We have to keep the good ones open, especially when it comes to Florida," Trump said. "Florida is a very, very special place, and that's a very, very great restaurant. So Harry and the Natives, keep it going. We love it. And you're going to be around for a long time."

The message of support from the former president has brought solace and hope to Harry MacArthur, the restaurant's owner. MacArthur expressed his gratitude for Trump's encouragement and acknowledged the overwhelming support he has received from the community. "Turns out everybody cares," MacArthur said.

Former President Trump Sends Message of Support to Embattled Florida Restaurant

The restaurant, which has been in MacArthur's family for 72 years, has faced financial challenges in recent years due to the economic fallout from the pandemic. MacArthur had initially announced on Facebook that he would have to shut down the business unless something changed by October 12th. However, the community rallied behind him, supporting a GoFundMe set up by his son, Wyatt.

The financial struggles faced by Harry and the Natives are emblematic of the challenges facing many small businesses nationwide. According to recent polling, the economy and inflation remain the top issues for voters at 34%. Since the Biden-Harris administration took office in 2021, prices in the Sunshine State have surged 21.7%.

Former President Trump Sends Message of Support to Embattled Florida Restaurant

The restaurant has a long and storied history in the local community. MacArthur's parents initially ran the business, and he reopened it as Harry and the Natives after his father's passing in the 1980s. The restaurant came close to bankruptcy in 2021, but after a "Breakfast with Friends" segment on local television, the business was able to stay afloat for another six months.

"Fox saved us then. Fox and Steve Doocy saved us, and we rolled for the next six months on that and then everything else. And then the economy kept going south and everything else," MacArthur said to "Fox & Friends" co-host Steve Doocy.

Former President Trump Sends Message of Support to Embattled Florida Restaurant

MacArthur's plea for support has resonated with many who recognize the vital role that small businesses play in their communities. The outpouring of support from the community and now from former President Trump has given MacArthur hope that Harry and the Natives can weather the storm and continue to serve the local community for many years to come.