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Wisconsin Democrats condemn liberal backer's Trump assassination post
State Democrats called the post completely unacceptable and urged retraction after a shooting at a Washington, D.C., event Trump attended.
- On Sunday, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin denounced a social media post by Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad that appeared to celebrate Saturday's assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.
- Following the April 25 shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Bangstad's brewery account mocked the assailant's 'marksmanship' and referenced a longstanding promotion promising free drinks the day Trump dies.
- Democratic Party spokesman Phil Shulman called the rhetoric 'completely unacceptable' and urged retraction, while Democratic candidate Cooke described the statement as dangerous and symptomatic of political violence.
- Despite facing widespread condemnation, Bangstad defended his remarks by linking to merchandise promoting Trump's death and offered advice to Democrats on countering Republican rhetoric.
- Previous actions by Bangstad include lawsuits to remove Trump from the Wisconsin ballot in 2023 and 2024, reflecting a broader pattern of political activism through his Minocqua Brewing Company SuperPAC.
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Wisconsin brewery owner stands by 'Free Beer Day' promise after Trump assassination attempt
The owner of Minocqua Brewing Company in Wisconsin, who promised free beer when President Trump dies, posted a message saying "we almost got #freebeerday" after an assassination attempt on the President's life, which was met with condemnation from the Democratic Party of Wisconsin and other Democratic leaders.
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The Center SquareWisconsin brewery's post about Trump assassination attempt raises ire
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany is asking that Democratic candidate Francesca Hong comment on a post by fellow Democrat Kirk Bangstad and Minocqua Brewing that said a “a brother or sister in the Resistance needs to…
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