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Miami Cuban bakery caught in political firestorm after hosting Democrats

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida

Newest development Oct 20, 2026 · 2 reportsCuban Bakeries in Miami Condemn Socialism After Uproar Following Hakeem Jeffries' Visit

A visit by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and congressional candidate Eliott Rodriguez to a popular Cuban American bakery has sparked a social media backlash, prompting competing political messages and statements from the businesses involved.

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  1. Miami Cuban bakery caught in political firestorm after hosting Democrats

    Headline from NBC 6 South Florida ·

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    Cuban Bakeries in Miami Condemn Socialism After Uproar Following Hakeem Jeffries' Visit

    Headline from Breitbart News ·

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  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    Miami Cuban bakery caught in political firestorm after hosting Democrats (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    A visit by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and congressional candidate Eliott Rodriguez to a popular Cuban American bakery has sparked a social media backlash, prompting competing political messages and statements from the businesses involved.

  2. Miami New Times

    Miami Cuban bakery sparks outrage over Democratic candidate’s visit (opens Miami New Times)

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    A Democratic candidate and a top Democratic leader's visit to a Cuban bakery in Miami has sparked a political firestorm.

  3. NOTUS

    Hakeem Jeffries’ Miami Trip Lands Cuban-Owned Bakery in Political Firestorm (opens NOTUS)

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    NOTUS's feed description

    The bakery later apologized for hosting the Democrats and denounced socialism.

  4. Breitbart News

    Cuban Bakeries in Miami Condemn Socialism After Uproar Following Hakeem Jeffries' Visit (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    A Cuban bakery in Miami openly condemned socialism after an uproar following a visit from Democrat House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

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