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In 2019, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse was acquired by Landry's, Inc. , which is owned by billionaire Tilman Fertitta , a prominent supporter of Donald Trump.
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The Landry's Inc. PAC consistently directs the majority of its political contributions to Republican candidates and committees.
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Tilman Fertitta, owner of Del Frisco's parent company, has donated over $1 million to Trump-aligned committees, including Trump Victory and Make America Great Again PAC .
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The Landry's Inc. PAC consistently directs the majority of its political contributions to Republican candidates and committees.
Notes: Data from the 2022 and 2024 cycles show a heavy lean toward GOP candidates.
PAC spending is a direct institutional signal of political preference.
Through its parent company and industry associations, Del Frisco's has lobbied against federal minimum wage hikes, aligning with GOP and MAGA economic priorities.
Notes: Landry's is a member of the National Restaurant Association which opposes the Raise the Wage Act.
Opposition to labor regulations favored by the left is a consistent marker of alignment with conservative/MAGA economic policy.
Tilman Fertitta, owner of Del Frisco's parent company, has donated over $1 million to Trump-aligned committees, including Trump Victory and Make America Great Again PAC.
Notes: Donations were made during the 2020 and 2024 cycles.
Direct financial support from the ultimate beneficial owner to MAGA-specific PACs is a high-weight signal of alignment.
Fertitta has frequently appeared on Fox News and CNBC praising Donald Trump's deregulation and tax policies as beneficial for the restaurant industry.
Notes: Fertitta participated in a White House roundtable with Trump during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public advocacy for the core economic pillars of the MAGA platform by the brand's owner indicates strong alignment.
Landry's (parent of Del Frisco's) initially applied for and received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds but returned them following public criticism regarding large corporations taking small business aid.
Notes: While not explicitly political, the management of federal aid under the Trump administration was highly polarized.
This reflects the brand's interaction with Trump-era policy, though the return of funds makes the signal neutral.
The owner of Del Frisco's was appointed to President Trump's Great American Economic Revival Industry Groups in 2020.
Notes: This group was tasked with advising the administration on reopening the economy.
Formal advisory roles within the Trump administration demonstrate a high level of institutional trust and cooperation.
Del Frisco's locations, particularly in Washington D.C. and New York, have been frequent sites for Republican fundraisers and Trump-aligned networking events.
Notes: The D.C. location was known as a 'power spot' for the Trump administration.
The brand's reputation as a preferred venue for MAGA-aligned political figures suggests a welcoming institutional environment.
In 2019, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse was acquired by Landry's, Inc., which is owned by billionaire Tilman Fertitta, a prominent supporter of Donald Trump.
Notes: This acquisition shifted the brand from a public company to a private entity under Fertitta's control.
As a wholly-owned subsidiary, the brand's political and institutional direction is dictated by Landry's and Fertitta. Fertitta's strong MAGA alignment is a primary driver for the brand's posture.
In various interviews, Tilman Fertitta has defended Donald Trump's business acumen and leadership style, stating that Trump 'understands what it takes to run a business.'
Notes: Fertitta has known Trump for decades through the casino and hospitality industry.
Personal and professional defense of the MAGA leader by the brand's owner reinforces the alignment signal.