Sydney's MAGA Cafe Closes After Six Weeks Amid Controversy

Bueno Eatery, a Sydney café themed as a 'Donald Trump safe zone' and owned by former Australian Idol contestant Mark Da Costa, closed just six weeks after opening, with Da Costa blaming 'snowflakes' and the area's progressive culture for the failure. The closure follows Da Costa's history of controversial behavior, including using a homophobic slur, making anti-LGBTQ remarks, and previously blaming the 'left-wing fake vegan community' for the demise of his earlier café. Community backlash and calls for boycotts reportedly contributed to the quick closure. In a final social media post, Da Costa lashed out at locals and the LGBTQ community, before deleting all of the café's accounts. He announced plans to release a song about the venue's failure, further criticizing residents of the area. Da Costa described the experience as a significant lesson in business and social dynamics.