The Bite: Why conservatives want to make Bud Light great again

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They’ve raised over $30,000,000 and given 44,000 Scholarships.” Trump isn’t the only conservative to soften his stance on the Bud Light boycott in recent months. I noticed that Kid Rock, UFC CEO Dana White and Caitlyn Jenner have all voiced support for the brand — but what’s behind the growing collective walk-back? 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