In a bizarre twist of fate, Kirk Bangstad, the owner of Min-AH-kwa Brewing, is facing the consequences of his politically charged antics. After declaring he would give away free beer when Trump dies, he’s now under federal investigation and lost his brewing license. His history of radical activism has finally caught up with him, leaving him with a hefty defamation bill and a mountain of legal troubles. While businesses that respect their customers are thriving, Bangstad’s wake of disdain for half the nation demonstrates that the era of “get woke, go broke” is very much alive. If only he had spent as much time perfecting his craft as he did perfecting his outrage!
In the curious state of Wisconsin, a recent incident has propelled Trump Derangement Syndrome to unprecedented heights. This episode not only startled the far-left but also caught the attention of federal authorities. We're about to witness a textbook case of "get woke, go broke," while patriotism and the love for faith, family, and freedom triumph once more.
- A Wisconsin brewery owner, Kirk Bangstad, promised free beer the day President Trump dies, sparking outrage.
- Bangstad's history of radical activism and legal troubles culminated in federal scrutiny and state penalties.
- The incident reflects a broader trend where businesses rejecting traditional values face financial consequences.
Enter Kirk Bangstad, the owner of Min-AH-kwa Brewing Company in Min-AH-kwa, Wisconsin. Bangstad is not merely a brewer; he's a fervent left-wing activist. In 2015, national Democrats encouraged him to run for Congress in Wisconsin's 7th District, where he suffered a decisive defeat. After acquiring Minocqua Brewing Company in 2016, Bangstad made another unsuccessful bid in 2020 for the state Assembly against Republican incumbent Rob Swearingen. He admitted his goal wasn't to win but to "raise money to be a big voice" against Republicans. That same year, Bangstad defiantly displayed an oversized Biden-Harris sign on his brewery, challenging local sign ordinances. His brief attempt to run for Wisconsin governor as a Democrat ended when he failed to gather enough signatures.
Bangstad's radical activism took a darker turn when he allegedly posted on his now-deleted Facebook page, expressing outrage over a failed assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. In a jaw-dropping statement, he lamented the missed opportunity and promised free beer the day Trump dies. He even quipped about improving "marksmanship" or speculated about a faked assassination for media sympathy. This disgraceful post referenced an earlier promise of "Free beer, all day long, the day he, Trump, dies". Such reprehensible comments reveal a pattern of behavior that transcends mere political rivalry.
Bangstad's controversies aren't limited to outrageous social media posts. In 2023, a Wisconsin jury ordered him to pay a record $750,000 in defamation damages after falsely accusing a local newspaper publisher of elder abuse. He was also convicted of disorderly conduct in a related harassment case. However, this latest "free beer day" debacle escalated matters to a federal level, drawing the scrutiny of the Secret Service.
The consequences were swift and severe. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue revoked Min-AH-kwa Brewing Company's brewer's permit at both its Minocqua and Madison locations, effective August 4th. State investigators discovered Bangstad's brewery was shipping untaxed beer from an Illinois contract brewer into Wisconsin, violating state laws. Agents confiscated approximately $25,000 worth of canned beer from his taprooms in June. Bangstad, however, insists the dispute involves less than $500 in unpaid taxes and vows to fight "tooth and nail." But it seems he's made powerful enemies at both state and federal levels, and that's unlikely to end well for him.
Moreover, Bangstad lost his conditional use permit for the Minocqua location last year but continued operating, garnering over a dozen citations. This pattern of disregarding rules suggests a business owner who believes his politics exempt him from accountability. Unfortunately for him, the era where businesses can thrive by hating half the country is ending. This reckoning is unfolding everywhere.
Consider Cracker Barrel, where CEO Julie Masino's attempt to modernize the brand by stripping away its beloved Southern aesthetic backfired spectacularly. The backlash was swift and fierce — customers, conservative commentators, and even President Trump himself criticized the changes, causing Cracker Barrel's stock to plummet by nearly 52%. The company reversed course, restoring the original branding, and its stock has since doubled. Masino, however, announced her resignation, acknowledging she felt "fired by America".
In Hollywood, 2026 has been a bloodbath for woke content. Disney's live-action Moana remake, with a $250 million budget, opened to a dismal $43 million domestically, one of the worst debuts for a live-action remake in Disney history. Meanwhile, "The Mandalorian and Grogu" saw a 70% drop in its second weekend, overshadowed by low-budget indie horrors, resulting in a projected $100 million loss. And let's not forget "Snow White" last year, another $170 million disaster mired in pre-release controversy.
Conversely, films respecting their audience, such as "Toy Story 5" and the surprise hit "Obsession," are thriving at the box office. Audiences aren't rejecting movies; they're rejecting wokeness and being lectured. Businesses embracing patriotism, faith, and traditional American values are not only surviving but thriving. Cracker Barrel's stock surge after returning to its roots proves it. Companies championing country, family, and tradition earn customer loyalty because it was never negotiable in the first place. The market has spoken loud and clear: Americans want to support brands that respect them, not those that disdain them.
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In conclusion, a brewery that built its model on wishing death upon the President has lost its license to sell beer. A CEO who gutted an iconic American brand for a hollow modernization lost her job once the stock rebounded. And a studio system pouring millions into lectures rather than entertainment is bleeding money. Wokeness isn't just losing the culture war anymore; it's hemorrhaging real, hard dollars. In America, that's the language that ultimately prevails.
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