A Wisconsin brewery that gained attention for promising free beer upon President Donald Trump's death is now battling to keep its alcohol permit.
The state plans to revoke it, and the owner alleges political persecution.
The Minocqua Brewing Company received a notice from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue that its permit could be revoked by August 4.
Owner Kirk Bangstad, a vocal Trump critic, shared the news in a newsletter.
Bangstad, who describes his business as "the state's most progressive brewery," claims the government is targeting him because of his political views.
He stated, "They'll have to pry me out of my taprooms before I stop selling beer to thirsty progressives who come to visit us."
The state cited alleged violations that Bangstad calls "laughable" and "fabricated."
He has published a detailed rebuttal and vows to fight the revocation "tooth and nail" with the help of crowdfunded legal defense.
Wisconsin's DOR confirmed to The Independent that it issued notices for a Brewer's permit revocation for two locations and an Alcohol Beverage Warehouse permit revocation for one location.
The brewery has until August 4 to appeal.
