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Pizzeria Owner Welcomes Trump Amid Local Backlash

9/9/2025

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Mariya Rusciano, owner of Menomale Pizzeria, welcomes President Trump despite local backlash.
Jessica Sidman, Washingtonian food editor, highlighted that restaurants face boycotts regardless of their political stance.
Rusciano believes rejecting any president is disrespectful and values civility and unity in D.C.
She received more support than criticism following her post about Trump’s 2024 win.
Rusciano aims to promote tolerance through her experience.

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Mariya Rusciano, owner of Menomale Pizzeria, welcomes President Trump despite local backlash.
Jessica Sidman, Washingtonian food editor, highlighted that restaurants face boycotts regardless of their political stance.
Rusciano believes rejecting any president is disrespectful and values civility and unity in D.C.
She received more support than criticism following her post about Trump’s 2024 win.
Rusciano aims to promote tolerance through her experience.