Anheuser-Busch lobbyists hosted a fundraiser at a secret bar in Washington, D.C., alongside Democratic operatives and congressional officials, independent journalist Lee Fang reported.

The beer conglomerate offered private bars to elected Democratic Women’s PACs for “Chief of Staff Happy Hour” with tickets ranging from $500 to $5,000. According to Fang. Fung said congressional staffers including Rep. McButh of Georgia, Rep. Crockett of Texas, Torres of California, Rep. Moore of Wisconsin and Rep. De Lauro of Connecticut were on the event’s attendee list. (Related: Anheuser-Busch Wins Creative Marketing Award Just Before Bud Light Boycott Begins)

Anheuser-Busch has a secret bar (hidden inside a Washington DC office building) dedicated to political insiders, lobbyists and policy makers. I got kicked out. pic.twitter.com/u3fTsetT0L

— Lee Fang (@lhfang) July 25, 2023

Anheuser-Busch lobbyists own an invitation-only bar in an office tower in Washington, DC. Fang said he was quickly kicked out when he tried to participate in a fundraiser.

Democratic women elected in 2022 midterm elections raised $7.8 million for Democrats, Federal Election Commission (FEC) submissions show. The group was founded in 2018 by seven Democratic lawmakers and said its goal is to help Democrats reverse Republican seats. clout watch.

Anheuser-Busch is now trying to win back conservative customers who have been boycotting Bud Light since April because of an ad by transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney promoting it. 4th of July holiday sales data show that Bud Light’s boycott continues despite Anheuser-Busch’s ongoing marketing campaign to rebuild Bud Light’s image.

Anheuser-Busch did not immediately respond to a request for comment.