Milwaukee Bar to Close During GOP Convention in Protest

The Mothership's owner cites GOP's rhetoric as the reason for the closure, ensuring staff will be paid during the event.

A Milwaukee bar, The Mothership, plans to close during the Republican National Convention in July to avoid serving supporters of Donald Trump.
The bar's owner, Ricky Ramirez, made the decision as a protest against what he perceives as the GOP's embrace of racist and anti-immigration rhetoric.
Employees of The Mothership will be paid during the closure, highlighting that the decision was made collectively with the staff.
Ramirez's stance has sparked mixed reactions online, with some praising the move and others criticizing it for potentially impacting the bar's staff.
Despite the backlash, Ramirez remains firm in his decision, likening the situation to a 'Bud Light moment'—a reference to conservative boycotts.