Beer Company Faces Backlash For Correspondent's Dinner Shooting Post
Summary
A Wisconsin brewery posted a controversial message on social media after a shooting attempt near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where President Donald Trump was present. The post joked about giving out free beer if Trump were harmed, leading to criticism from both Democrats and Republicans.Key Facts
- The Minocqua Brewing Company shared a post joking about free beer after the shooting attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
- The shooting suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, was arrested and President Trump was unharmed.
- The brewery owner, Kirk Bangstad, is a former Democratic candidate and runs a group opposing Republicans.
- The Wisconsin Democratic Party said the brewery’s post was unacceptable and should be removed.
- Republican officials also condemned the post and urged Democrats to denounce it as well.
- Democrat Rebecca Cooke, running for Congress, called the post dangerous and unacceptable, condemning political violence.
- The shooting suspect appeared to target Trump administration officials at the event.
- The brewery had previously promised free beer "the day he dies," referring to Trump.
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