A Washington, DC coffee shop owner, Greg Harris, recently came under fire after a heated altercation with an Uber Eats delivery driver, Gregorio Amundarain, went viral. The incident, which many on the left are labeling as “racist,” has drawn widespread attention, but there’s more to the story than meets the eye. Harris, the owner of Canna Coffee, erupted into a tirade, demanding that Amundarain “learn English” while picking up an order at his establishment.
Caught on camera, the video shows Harris shouting, “Learn English! Learn it!” as Amundarain, a Venezuelan immigrant, tried to record the encounter on his phone. Harris continued, “You make money in America, learn English!” and even grabbed one of Amundarain’s phones. While the situation quickly escalated, Harris’s frustrations seemed to boil over in the now-viral video.
On the surface, the left-wing media has spun this as yet another case of racism, weaponizing identity politics to vilify Harris. However, this incident touches on deeper issues—particularly the frustrations many Americans feel over language barriers and the challenges of integration. With millions of immigrants entering the U.S., many have argued that learning English is a crucial step toward success and assimilation. Harris’s reaction, while certainly not diplomatic, reflects a sentiment held by many hardworking Americans who feel that immigrants should prioritize learning the language of the land where they seek opportunity.
According to reports, Amundarain moved from Venezuela to provide a better life for his family. He claims that the situation escalated, leading him to record the incident for his safety. “There was no need for me to be treated so disrespectfully,” Amundarain told *Fox 5*.
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Since the video hit social media, accumulating nearly 20 million views, it has sparked a firestorm of controversy. Uber, the delivery platform used by Amundarain, responded by banning Canna Coffee from its service. “We are disgusted by the behavior in this video. Hate has no place on our platform,” the company wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Uber’s decision to ban the business has raised questions about corporate overreach and whether businesses should be punished for the private actions of their owners.
But there’s more to this saga. DC Health revealed that Canna Coffee was operating illegally at the time of the incident. In fact, the establishment had been cited for multiple violations and had been shut down temporarily. Despite this, Harris had kept the shop open in violation of DC Health’s orders. Officials inspected the establishment again on Sept. 11 and found more violations, leading to the immediate suspension of Canna Coffee’s license.
While the left-wing media is quick to paint Harris as a villain, it’s worth asking: Why was this business owner pushed to such a breaking point? Harris’s behavior, while inappropriate, could reflect the frustration of running a business in a city where bureaucratic red tape and regulations often stifle small business owners. The fact that Canna Coffee had been investigated by the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection for months, receiving multiple notices of infraction, indicates that Harris may have been grappling with mounting pressure—financially and legally.
In an era where emotions run high and frustrations are easily exacerbated, incidents like this are bound to happen. But before jumping to conclusions, it’s essential to recognize the broader context. Harris’s behavior, while out of line, points to underlying issues that many business owners face when dealing with immigration, bureaucracy, and the increasing pressure of political correctness.
Canna Coffee may be down for now, but as more details emerge, it’s clear that this story goes beyond a single altercation. It’s a window into the frustrations of small business owners who feel left behind in a system bogged down by red tape and shifting cultural expectations. Harris and his lawyer plan to hold a news conference soon—perhaps to shed more light on his side of the story. In the meantime, Americans will be watching closely as this incident continues to unfold.
