Fact Check: Examining Claims About Chick-fil-A’s Response to Pride Month Criticism

Social media users have been sharing what appears to be a statement from Chick-fil-A regarding LGBTQ+ Pride Month, but a fact-check reveals the viral post is entirely fabricated.

The alleged statement, which began circulating in April 2026, showed what looked like an official post from the fast-food chain’s X (formerly Twitter) account reading: “We are proud to protect our values and stay grounded in what we believe. Respect for others does not require us to celebrate or endorse every message or movement. We will not change who we are to appeal to the crowd, and we will not compromise our beliefs for approval. Our position is simple: we will remain respectful, but we will also remain true to our principles.”

The supposed message was framed as Chick-fil-A’s response to criticism over not celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month. However, an investigation revealed that the company’s official X account has been inactive since 2022, making the purported statement impossible.

A spokesperson for Chick-fil-A confirmed to fact-checkers that the viral post was not from the company, stating definitively that the X account it appeared to come from is inactive. Comprehensive searches across multiple search engines including Google, DuckDuckGo, and Yahoo yielded no evidence that the company ever published such a statement on any of its official channels.

The fabricated post appears to have originated from a Facebook page called “Idisobey,” which is known for creating fake social media posts attributed to well-known figures and organizations without clear disclaimers about their inauthenticity. Fact-checkers attempted to contact the page’s management about the misleading content but received no response at the time of publication.

This incident reflects the broader challenge of misinformation on social media platforms, where fabricated statements can quickly gain traction and be perceived as genuine corporate communications. The rapid spread of this particular fake post likely gained momentum due to Chick-fil-A’s complicated history regarding LGBTQ+ issues.

The fast-food chain became a flashpoint in cultural debates in 2012 when CEO Dan Cathy made controversial comments supporting what he called “the biblical definition of the family unit,” drawing both criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates and support from conservative religious groups.

In 2019, Chick-fil-A announced changes to its charitable giving strategy, diverting financial donations away from organizations that had received criticism for being anti-LGBTQ+. However, reporting at the time noted that these funding changes affected a broader range of organizations, including those with no religious affiliation, suggesting the move wasn’t specifically targeted at addressing LGBTQ+ concerns.

As of this writing, it remains unclear whether Chick-fil-A plans to acknowledge LGBTQ+ Pride Month, which is celebrated annually in June across the United States. A review of the company’s active social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram from June 2025 showed no mentions of Pride or LGBTQ+ topics.

The spread of this fabricated statement highlights the continuing sensitivity surrounding corporate engagement with LGBTQ+ issues. Many companies now routinely participate in Pride Month celebrations as part of their diversity and inclusion initiatives, making those that don’t participate increasingly noticeable to consumers on both sides of the cultural divide.

For brands with religious foundations like Chick-fil-A, navigating these cultural conversations presents particular challenges as they attempt to balance their established values with changing consumer expectations around social issues.

The rapid spread of the fake statement also demonstrates how easily misinformation about corporate positions on controversial topics can proliferate in today’s digital environment, particularly when the content aligns with pre-existing perceptions about a brand’s values.