The seafood restaurant that spoke the truth and embarrassed the Liberal media

By Easton Martin | February 24, 2026

Jimmy’s Famous Seafood in Baltimore has recently found itself quite popular, showing the country what authentic American spirit looks like. The family owned institution, a staple of the community since 1974, found itself at the center of a firestorm after the Huffington Post expressed discomfort with patriotic displays at the 2026 Winter Olympics. 

Following a historic gold medal sweep by both the men’s and women’s U.S. hockey teams, the news outlet described the “USA” chants from the crowd as “yucky,” a sentiment that immediately fell flat with a public still celebrating a Miracle on Ice level achievement.

Co-owner of Jimmy’s, John Minadakis, delivered a blunt, three word dismissal that resonated with many X users. The restaurant’s refusal to apologize for national pride struck a chord with millions of Americans who feel increasingly alienated by out of touch journalists and urban leftist sensibilities. While certain media circles viewed the celebration as gauche, the average American saw it for what it was: a pure expression of joy for a hard won national victory.

​The results of this unapologetic stance were immediate and overwhelming. Rather than facing a boycott, the restaurant has experienced record breaking numbers of customers and a massive surge in nationwide orders. 

Minadakis described the outpouring of support as the most overwhelming moment of his life, noting that the restaurant has been flooded with words of encouragement and a level of business that feels like a dream. This reaction proves that there is a massive, underserved segment of the population that is tired of being told their patriotism is problematic.