Brewery Offers Free Beer to Celebrate Trump Assassination

A Wisconsin brewery owner sparked outrage among conservatives after publicly promising free beer “the day Trump dies,” predicting the president’s death “in a few months” on the company’s official Facebook page.

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Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, posted on Facebook January 22, 2026, offering free beer when President Trump dies, predicting it would happen “in a few months”
The U.S. Secret Service confirmed awareness of the post, citing operational security concerns while declining further comment
Bangstad’s inflammatory rhetoric follows his previous posts attacking murdered Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and circulating wanted posters for federal ICE agents
The brewery owner serves as treasurer of a federal super PAC and previously attempted to block Trump from Wisconsin’s 2024 presidential ballot

Brewery Owner Confirms Death Wish Against President

Kirk Bangstad posted on Minocqua Brewing Company’s official Facebook page on January 22, 2026, stating “Free beer, all day long, the day Trump dies. Show us this post when it happens in a few months and we’ll make good on that promise.” Fox News contacted Bangstad for clarification, and he confirmed the post referred to President Donald Trump, describing it as a “party celebrating the impending death of a twice-impeached convicted felon.” The brewery owner operates his business with progressive branding similar to Ben & Jerry’s, deliberately targeting leftist consumers with political messaging.

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Pattern of Escalating Anti-Conservative Rhetoric

Bangstad’s January post represents the latest escalation in a series of inflammatory statements targeting conservatives and federal officials. Prior to the free beer announcement, he circulated wanted posters for federal agents and called for “regime change,” declaring “every ICE agent will face justice.” Following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, Bangstad posted “F**k Charlie Kirk” and “May his soul never find peace.” His brewery has consistently used its social media platforms to promote anti-Trump activism, including an unsuccessful 2024 effort to remove Trump from Wisconsin’s presidential ballot.

Secret Service Monitoring Raises Serious Questions

The U.S. Secret Service issued a statement confirming awareness of Bangstad’s post, stating “The U.S. Secret Service is aware… we do not discuss matters of protective intelligence.” This response indicates federal authorities view the threat seriously enough to monitor, though no arrests or legal actions have been reported. The post remains publicly visible on the brewery’s Facebook page, with no indication Bangstad or his company plan to remove it. This lack of consequences raises concerns among conservatives about unequal enforcement of threats against political figures, particularly given the heightened political tensions following actual violence against conservative leaders.

Business Owner’s Political Activism Sparks Backlash

Bangstad’s dual role as brewery owner and federal super PAC treasurer demonstrates the intersection of business and political activism in today’s polarized environment. His company deliberately brands itself with progressive themes to attract leftist customers, treating political controversy as a marketing strategy. Conservative critics, including Libs of TikTok, condemned the post as evidence of Democrats calling for violence, asking “How are we supposed to share a country with these people?” The incident highlights growing concerns about politically charged businesses weaponizing their platforms against conservative values and elected officials, with potential economic impacts as supporters and opponents react through purchasing decisions.

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The controversy surrounding Minocqua Brewing Company underscores the dangerous normalization of violent rhetoric against conservative leaders in America. While Bangstad faces no apparent legal consequences for publicly predicting and celebrating the president’s death, his statements represent a troubling pattern of leftist business owners using commercial platforms to promote political extremism. For concerned citizens who value respect for the presidency and civil discourse, this incident serves as a reminder to support businesses aligned with traditional American values rather than those celebrating political violence.