Overview
- Sanders says she was dining on March 13 with two other women and her Arkansas State Police security detail at The Croissanterie when the owner asked her to leave.
- Her office says the owner told security her presence made employees feel threatened and that, as she left, someone shouted "it's time to leave" and made a crude gesture.
- The Croissanterie’s statement says employees and some guests expressed discomfort and that staff twice asked security to help conclude the visit in line with a 90‑minute table limit.
- The restaurant says it does not recall any statements that anyone felt threatened, adds that the person who made an inappropriate hand gesture was a customer, and says the matter was addressed.
- The episode drew national attention and references to Sanders’ 2018 ouster from the Red Hen, with active social media reactions but no announced complaint or legal action.