


Conservative figures across the nation were quick to bash Budweiser this weekend after the iconic Anheuser-Busch brand released a patriotic ad Friday about the "American Spirit."
The ad comes amid the fallout surrounding transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney's partnership with Bud Light.
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Opening on a sunrise over a field, the video shows the legendary Budweiser Clydesdale making its way throughout the country.
"Let me tell you a story about a beer rooted in the heart of America," a narrator says. "Found in a community where a handshake is a sure contract, brewed for those who found opportunity in challenge and hope in tomorrow."
— Budweiser (@budweiserusa) April 14, 2023
As the Clydesdale continues its journey, it passes by small towns, blue-collar workers, and a pair raising the American flag.
"Raised by generations willing to sip, share, risk, remember," the narrator continues. "This is a story bigger than beer. This is the story of the American Spirit."
The sentiment of the video, which has garnered over 50 million views, was shared in a Friday statement by Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth.
"We never intended to be part of a discussion that divides people," the statement titled "Our Responsibility to America" read. "We are in the business of bringing people together over a beer."
Neither the ad nor Whitworth's statement was welcomed by conservatives who bashed the moves as too little too late.
Too late already! Damage is done!
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) April 16, 2023
"Too late already! Damage is done!" one conservative online personality tweeted.
Don’t look now @AnheuserBusch @budweiserusa but the Clydesdale has already left the barn. The train has sailed, the ship has left the station
— Philip Holloway ✈️ (@PhilHollowayEsq) April 16, 2023
"Don’t look now @AnheuserBusch @budweiserusa but the Clydesdale has already left the barn," a conservative journalist commented. "The train has sailed, the ship has left the station."
Retired Special Forces Operator and UFC fighter Tim Kennedy appeared to call out the ad as a last-ditch attempt to save face.
Sorry… this ship has already sailed. You should’ve supported the hard-working middle class that once were proud to kick back after a long day of work.
— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) April 16, 2023
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"Sorry… this ship has already sailed," the decorated combat veteran tweeted.
"You should’ve supported the hard-working middle class that once were proud to kick back after a long day of work."