Anheuser-Busch CEO breaks silence over controversial Bud Light partnership with trans TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney
The popular American beer brand used 26-year-old Dylan Mulvaney in a series of TikTok ads - with a set of commemorative cans produced for the partnership featuring Ms Mulvaney's face.
The move prompted backlash from right-wing activists who created a social media campaign to boycott the beer. But Anheuser-Busch said that they were trying to change the image of Bud Light and make it more attractive to younger people. In a public statement, Mr Whitworth said: "We never intended to be part of a discussion that divides people.He said he was “focused on building and protecting our remarkable history and heritage”.
“Moving forward, I will continue to work tirelessly to bring great beers to consumers across our nation,” he added.Read more:
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