During a recent visit to a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post in Reno, Nevada, Republican presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis drew laughter from the crowd with a lighthearted jab at Bud Light. While serving drinks from behind the bar, DeSantis quipped, "Just so you know, I'll serve you anything except Bud Light." The remark was met with enthusiastic laughter and cheers from the patrons, who then shared a complimentary round of beers with the candidate.

DeSantis's joke references the recent controversy surrounding Bud Light's partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, a move that sparked significant backlash and a consumer boycott. The incident has resulted in a substantial decline in sales for the beer brand.

This Nevada trip marked DeSantis's first visit to the state since announcing his presidential campaign. In addition to the VFW appearance, he also participated in the annual Basque Fry event in Gardnerville. Nevada is an early primary state, making it a crucial battleground for Republican candidates seeking to compete with former President Donald Trump, who currently leads in the polls.