(Fox News) Bud Light posted a photo of a beer can on Friday with the caption,”TGIF,” leading to criticism in the replies as the company finds itself in the middle of controversy over its partnership with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney.
The beer company has faced intense criticism in recent days after the announcement it was partnering with Mulvaney, whose picture appeared on a newly-unveiled Bud Light can.
As of Saturday morning, Bud Light’s “TGIF” post had more than 11,600 replies and nearly 1,000 quote tweets but only around 250 retweets and 2,600 likes.
A picture of the commemorative Bud Light can featuring TikTok influencer Dylan Mulvaney. (Dylan Mulvaney/Instagram)
“Does “TGIF” stand for “That Guy Is Female” for your marketing geniuses @budlight?” wrote GOP Oklahoma state senator Nathan Dahm.
Blaze TV host Sara Gonzalez said, “I don’t drink transbeer.”
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F emale— Matt’s Idea Shop (@MattsIdeaShop) April 15, 2023
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— Texas Federation of College Republicans (@txfcr) April 15, 2023
“Trans Gender Is Fiscally irresponsible?” Daily Wire reporter Luke Rosiak wrote.
Stephen Miller, a former adviser to former President Donald Trump, told Bud Light to “Stop promoting transgender ideology.”
Friday’s post was Bud Light’s first since April 1.
“As the CEO of a company founded in America’s heartland more than 165 years ago, I am responsible for ensuring every consumer feels proud of the beer we brew,” Whitworth wrote. “We have thousands of partners, millions of fans and a proud history supporting our communities, military, first responders, sports fans and hard-working Americans everywhere.”
