A bar in Idaho found itself in controversy because of its openly pro-Trump owner announced that it would be giving away free beer to all customers to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) To Identification and reporting of undocumented immigrants. The offer quickly triggered a wave of criticism, threats and negative reviews online.
He Old State Saloonbased in Eagle, Idaho, activated this controversial action on the last Saturday in November 2025, according to information Daily Beast.
He Bar owner Mark Fitzpatrick He posted a message on social media offering free beer for a whole month to anyone who reported immigrants to immigration control. “Anyone who helps ICE identify and ultimately deport an illegal immigrant from Idaho will receive a full month of free beer at the Old State Saloon.”
According to the media, four hours after the said publication by the owner, X’s report about it was published Ministry of Homeland Security The US Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) shared the offer, which helped it go viral as it was seen by more than five million users of Elon Musk’s social network.
The spread of the news sparked an avalanche of criticism on X, Instagram and Facebook, where users expressed their disapproval – and some support – of the bar and its owner.
In addition, the bar began to complain about Musk’s social network, which includes both Instagram and Instagram Facebook deleted her posts about help for ICE as well as others that had nothing to do with the issue.
Fitzpatrick noted that since the day after the offer was made public Google has deleted “hundreds of reviews.”both good and bad for your business.
Despite the controversy, the owner maintains the action and asks participants to send evidence – photos, videos or documents – to an email that he himself shared on networks.
Accordingly Daily Beast, At least one customer has already received free beer:Ryan SpoonVice Chairman of the Ada County Republican Central Committee, presented evidence that he claims helped ICE arrest an undocumented immigrant.
Given the barrage of criticism, the bar also launched one Fundraiser to maintain its operations and continue to fund the promotion of free beer to those who support its cause.
It’s not the first time the bar and its owner have been at the center of controversy. In 2024, Fitzpatrick promoted the “Just a great month“, a campaign that offered discounts and free drinks only to men, women and heterosexual couples in response to LGBT+ Pride Month. The campaign was heavily criticized by local media.
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