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Roberto's Taco Shop Faces Boycott Over CEO's Trump Support

4/12/2026

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Roberto’s Taco Shop faces a boycott after Reynaldo Robledo, the CEO, publicly supported President Donald Trump.
A TikTok user accused Robledo of backing the MAGA movement, triggering online backlash.
A Facebook group said it would stop supporting the chain.
The company said franchise owners operate independently and the CEO's beliefs do not reflect all franchisees.
Some customers were disappointed; others defended the model, noting not all owners share Robledo's views.

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Roberto’s Taco Shop faces a boycott after Reynaldo Robledo, the CEO, publicly supported President Donald Trump.
A TikTok user accused Robledo of backing the MAGA movement, triggering online backlash.
A Facebook group said it would stop supporting the chain.
The company said franchise owners operate independently and the CEO's beliefs do not reflect all franchisees.
Some customers were disappointed; others defended the model, noting not all owners share Robledo's views.