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James Fishback's IHOP Claim Sparks Controversy, Denied by Chain

3/7/2026

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James Fishback, a fringe GOP candidate for Florida governor, claimed Waffle House banned him after his Israel remark.
He later claimed IHOP invited him to campaign at their locations.
IHOP denied the claim, saying it is not collaborating with Fishback and the image is not authentic.
Fishback has a notable online presence, including interviews with Tucker Carlson, and he dismisses critics as insufferable.

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James Fishback, a fringe GOP candidate for Florida governor, claimed Waffle House banned him after his Israel remark.
He later claimed IHOP invited him to campaign at their locations.
IHOP denied the claim, saying it is not collaborating with Fishback and the image is not authentic.
Fishback has a notable online presence, including interviews with Tucker Carlson, and he dismisses critics as insufferable.