Brewing Controversy: Budweiser and Yuengling Make Headlines.
Budweiser released a new patriotic ad featuring its Clydesdale horse mascot after facing backlash from conservatives over its partnership with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney. The ad shows the Clydesdale galloping past patriotic symbols, and the narrator says, "This is a story bigger than beer, this is the story of the American spirit." The beer company faced criticism after Mulvaney promoted a sweepstakes contest for the company and Bud Light created commemorative cans with her face on them. The backlash resulted in a drop in the company's stock, and the CEO released a statement alluding to the controversy.