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Bud Light sponsors Trump’s UFC cage fight 3 years after MAGA boycotted over trans influencer video
By John Russell at LGBTQ Nation
· June 12, 2026
· 1 min read
Bud Light has gone from sponsoring Pride events in major U.S. cities to sponsoring the Trump administration’s UFC cage match on the White House lawn. Three years after a one-off Instagram video partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney sparked a MAGA boycott, the brand’s logo will appea
Key takeaway cities to sponsoring the Trump administration’s UFC cage match on the White House lawn.
Why this matters
Bud Light's decision to sponsor the Trump administration's UFC cage match on the White House lawn marks a significant shift in the brand's approach to LGBTQ+ issues. After facing a costly boycott in 2023 due to its partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, the company appears to be actively courting anti-LGBTQ+ conservatives. This move is particularly notable given the brand's history of sponsoring Pride events in major US cities, a practice it has since abandoned. The sponsorship also highlights the complex web of alliances between the Trump administration and various corporate interests, with UFC CEO Dana White being a key Trump ally. As the LGBTQ+ community continues to face varying levels of legal protection and social acceptance across different states, the actions of major brands like Bud Light can have a significant impact on the national conversation around LGBTQ+ rights.
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Category: rights ·
Published: June 12, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
Reading time: 1 min
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