Kirk Bangstad enters Wisconsin governor race after Trump post controversy
By Joseph Swanson
Published on May 4, 2026.
Kirk Bangstad, the owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, has announced he is running for the Wisconsin governor after making controversial comments about the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. His Facebook post, which referenced free beer and the assassination of President Donald Trump, drew national attention and prompted a visit from federal agents. Bangstad must collect 2,000 signatures by May 15 to qualify for the ballot.
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