Baker Who Apologized for ‘Build the Wall’ Cookies Explains Why He Retracted Apology

Ken Bellingham, who owns Edmonds Bakery in Washington state, retracted his apology for baking cookies with the "build the wall" slogan on them, telling people to "lighten up." Support Edmonds Bakery/GoFundMe

A baker who apologized for baking cookies that had lettering on them saying “build the wall” has retracted his apology.

Ken Bellingham owns Edmonds Bakery in Washington state. After cookies he baked with the slogan written on them prompted complaints, he apologized.