Trump Backs Anheuser-Busch Amid Boycott, Urges 'Second Chance'
Former President Donald Trump has come to the defense of Anheuser-Busch amidst a conservative boycott of Bud Light, emphasizing that the company is "not a woke company" and endorsing it as "a Great American Brand." Trump's comments arrive amid a contract dispute between Anheuser-Busch and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, with union workers expressing concern over how the boycott is affecting their sales and, subsequently, their earnings.
Trump's statements also follow a Bud Light advertising campaign featuring transgender social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney, which has been met with backlash from some conservative circles. Despite this, Trump has urged his supporters to reconsider their stance and give Bud Light a "second chance," even as he hints at identifying other companies he perceives as detrimental to America.
The timing of Trump's support coincides with news that Jeff Miller, a top GOP lobbyist for Anheuser-Busch, is preparing to host a fundraising event for Trump's re-election campaign. This has led to some criticism, with accusations from figures like National Review writer Noah Rothman that Trump's stance may be influenced by financial motivations. Nevertheless, Anheuser-Busch has not issued an apology for the campaign with Mulvaney, despite a reported significant drop in Bud Light's sales figures.
