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Brewery Owner Vows Free Beer, Charged with Trump Assassination

4/29/2026

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After Saturday night’s Washington shooting, Minocqua Brewing owner Kirk Bangstad posted that his brewery would give free beer when President Donald Trump dies.
Wisconsin Democratic Party spokesperson Philip Shulman and Rep. Francesca Hong condemned the post as unacceptable, warning it desensitizes Americans to violence.
Federal prosecutors charged Cole Allen on Monday with three felonies—attempted assassination of the president, firearm transport across state lines, and firearm discharge during a violent crime.

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After Saturday night’s Washington shooting, Minocqua Brewing owner Kirk Bangstad posted that his brewery would give free beer when President Donald Trump dies.
Wisconsin Democratic Party spokesperson Philip Shulman and Rep. Francesca Hong condemned the post as unacceptable, warning it desensitizes Americans to violence.
Federal prosecutors charged Cole Allen on Monday with three felonies—attempted assassination of the president, firearm transport across state lines, and firearm discharge during a violent crime.