Savannah Chrisley is facing backlash online after posting an Instagram Story that urged the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to leave New York City and relocate to Texas. Her blunt message quickly ignited debate across social media, with critics accusing the reality TV personality of stirring political tensions, while supporters argued she was simply saying out loud what many business owners have been thinking.

In the Story, Chrisley wrote: “Don’t even have the words!!! @nyse NEEDS to head to the GREAT state of Texas!! Businesses need to leave NYC! IT IS A MESS!!!” She also tagged accounts associated with Texas Governor Greg Abbott, signaling support for the state and reinforcing her stance that Texas is the better destination for major institutions and companies.

Fueling the conversation even further, Chrisley paired her comments with a New York Post–branded “BREAKING” graphic referencing Zohran Mamdani and a detail about the oath-of-office ceremony. The post’s framing prompted a new wave of arguments about politics, identity, religion, and the direction of New York City. While the “BREAKING” claim itself has been disputed in how it’s presented, Chrisley’s decision to amplify it helped the Story spread more widely and more rapidly.

Reactions to her message have been sharply divided. Some users applauded Chrisley’s comments, pointing to rising costs, public safety concerns, and challenges for businesses in New York City as reasons companies might consider moving to states like Texas or Florida. To them, her Story reflected frustration they believe is shared by a growing number of entrepreneurs and residents.

Others, however, criticized her remarks as inflammatory and overly simplistic. Several commentators argued that calling NYC “a mess” and publicly pushing for institutions to leave the city felt more like political provocation than a serious business argument. Some also questioned why she used a politically charged “BREAKING” graphic to bolster a message about businesses relocating—especially given how sensitive topics like religion and civic traditions can be when shared without context on social media.

This is not the first time Savannah Chrisley has drawn attention for politically tinged commentary. In recent years, she has maintained a strong public presence in the media while defending her family and speaking openly about her views. As a result, some observers framed the NYSE Story as part of a wider pattern—raising questions about whether Chrisley was simply venting as a private citizen or deliberately leaning into controversy to keep herself in the headlines.

As of now, Chrisley has not issued additional comments beyond the Story. Still, the backlash shows how a few lines posted online can quickly spark a much broader debate—one that touches economics, politics, and the cultural identity of a city as symbolically powerful as New York.