Brewery says it never authorized Trump event, closes for day

Owners of a Maine brewery said Tuesday y’re going to shut down for a day after feeling misled about an event in support of President Donald Trump. Stars and Stripes Brewing Company in Freeport was listed in an visory as a planned Wednesday stop for Women for Trump tour, Portland Press Herald reported . But brewery’s owners said in a Facebook post on Tuesday that garing was an “unauthorized political event” and company will inste stay closed all day.

Women for Trump tour has events planned in Maine and New Hampshire this week. events are scheduled to include high profile Trump supporters including Lara Trump, president’s daughter in law, and Pam Bondi, former attorney general of Florida.

brewery said in its Facebook post that it was initially asked “if a group of women who support a political nda could enjoy a beer at our brewery.” It said it later learned “that re is a political reasoning to be here and we again do t endorse any political party r view.” A representative for brewery declined to comment furr on cancellation. Representatives for Trump campaign declined to comment. Trump’s campaign website still listed or campaign events in Maine and New Hampshire this week. president isn’t scheduled to appear at any of m.

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