Trump Jr. tweet slaps Pittsburgh flap over Chick-fil-A at college

Comment razzes students who opposed Atlanta-based eatery.

Donald Trump Jr., following his father’s playbook, took to the Twittersphere to razz a group of Pittsburgh students who were opposed to having a Chick-fil-A restaurant at their college.

According to an article in the Duquesne Duke, a student newspaper, a representative at the Duquesne University student government was opposed to a recent decision by the university to allow a Chick-fil-A Express to open at the school.

Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A “has a questionable history on civil rights and human rights,” said Niko Martini, the student representative, who unsuccessfully sought a resolution from the student government asking the university to reconsider its decision.

But Trump Jr. mocked the request. He sent out a tweet Thursday that linked to the student newspaper article on the issue, adding, “Luckily these students wont likely have to tackle issues more stressful than a yummy chicken sandwich in their lives... Oh Wait #triggered.”

A “trigger” is a phrase or concept that sets off anxiety.

Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy has publicly spoken about his opposition to gay marriage. Comments he made in 2012 prompted a flurry of criticism that took months to subside, although gay marriage opponents also rallied to the chain’s defense.

The company said in a statement Thursday: “Everyone is welcome in our restaurants.” A request for further comment Friday was not immediately returned.

MARK LENNIHAN / AP 2015 Employees familiarize themselves with a new Chick-fil-A restaurant in New York. A group of Pittsburgh students were opposed to having the eatery at their college.