Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed “admiration” for In-N-Out despite the California-based burger chain’s stated refusal to be the “vaccination police.”
The Democrat called In-N-Out a “great, home-based business” during a visit to Oakland in response to the chain’s statement, according to KTLA. Newsom also said he has “great respect and admiration” for the burger chain.
A San Francisco In-N-Out restaurant was forced to shut down on Oct. 14 after going against city orders mandating businesses to ask customers for proof of vaccination. The location was allowed to reopen, but not for indoor dining.
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“We refuse to become the vaccination police for any government,” Arnie Wensinger, the legal and business officer to In-N-Out said in a statement to the Washington Examiner. “It is unreasonable, invasive, and unsafe to force our restaurant associates to segregate customers into those who may be served and those who may not, whether based on the documentation they carry or any other reasons.”
“There have been thousands of examples like this. Some get highlighted, some don’t,” Newsom said. “In this instance, there’s an East Bay chain where there’s a bit more friction, frustration.”
Newsom also said, “I encourage everyone to take seriously local health orders and I encourage everybody to support businesses that support this state.”
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San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced in a tweet that, starting on Aug. 20, the city would begin requiring customers to show proof of vaccination in order to access places such as restaurants, gyms, and other event venues.
