Idaho Bar’s ICE Promo Ignites Outrage

A small Idaho bar’s “free beer for helping ICE” promo has exposed just how vicious society’s intolerance can be toward ordinary Americans who back law and order.

Story Snapshot

  • Idaho bar owner Mark Fitzpatrick is receiving death and arson threats after offering free beer to patrons who assist ICE.
  • The Old State Saloon’s viral promotion openly backs immigration enforcement after years of border chaos under Biden.
  • Corporate media critics attack the bar while local conservatives and patrons rally in strong support.
  • The case highlights growing hostility toward conservative Christian values and free speech in everyday American life.

Idaho saloon’s ICE promo ignites national firestorm

Owner Mark Fitzpatrick of the Old State Saloon in Eagle, Idaho, posted a promotion on X offering free beer to patrons who help U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement identify and deport illegal immigrants. The post, shared on November 29, quickly went viral, drawing roughly eight million views and even being reposted by the Department of Homeland Security. What began as a local bar’s unapologetically pro‑enforcement message suddenly became a national flashpoint over immigration, free speech, and conservative identity.

As the promotion spread, Fitzpatrick reported a wave of reactions from across the country, revealing a stark divide familiar to many conservatives. Supporters praised the bar for standing with ICE and confronting the lawlessness that flourished under the prior administration’s border policies. At the same time, critics bombarded the business with hostile messages, furious that a private citizen would dare incentivize cooperation with federal immigration authorities rather than remain silent about illegal crossings.

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Death threats expose the left’s escalating intolerance

Fitzpatrick says that after the post went viral, the backlash turned from insults into explicit threats, including messages calling for him to be killed and for his bar to be burned down. He describes people outright saying he should die for backing ICE and immigration enforcement. For many readers tired of double standards, this reaction underscores a growing reality: progressive activists increasingly respond to protected political speech not with debate, but with intimidation designed to silence dissent.

According to Fitzpatrick, the volume of hate only strengthened his resolve to continue speaking openly about conservative Christian values. He characterizes his saloon as a place committed to truth in a culture he sees as saturated with deception and moral confusion. Instead of retreating, he rolled out additional themed nights, including “Manly American Monday” for men who support ICE, Tuesday offers encouraging women to report illegal immigrants, and Wednesday discounts for heterosexual couples, clearly signaling that he will not bow to ideological bullying.

From “Heterosexual Awesomeness Month” to standing with ICE

The ICE promotion is not the Old State Saloon’s first brush with controversy. In 2024, Fitzpatrick launched “Heterosexual Awesomeness Month” during June as a direct counter to Pride Month, giving discounts and free beer to heterosexual men, women, and couples. That campaign established the bar’s willingness to push back on cultural orthodoxies and to unapologetically affirm traditional family norms.

Fitzpatrick has made clear that his latest promotion grew out of anger over four years of Biden‑era immigration policies, which he believes incentivized some of the worst people in the world to enter the United States. By rewarding citizens who assist ICE, he is tying his business directly to the renewed national focus on border security under President Trump’s return to office. Rather than just selling drinks, he is using his platform to keep attention on the stakes of immigration enforcement.

Community support and political alignment in conservative Idaho

Despite the torrent of threats, the Old State Saloon has also seen what Fitzpatrick describes as overwhelming support. Patrons have traveled specifically to the Eagle bar to shake his hand, buy a drink, and offer encouragement. Messages and cards from around the country have poured in from people who are relieved to see a small business refuse to cave to woke outrage. In at least one instance, a local Republican leader reportedly presented proof of assisting ICE and claimed his promised free beer.

For conservatives watching from afar, the Old State Saloon’s experience is a reminder that defending law enforcement, the nuclear family, and free expression increasingly comes with a personal cost. Yet it also shows that when businesses refuse to yield, they can inspire others to stand firm in their communities.

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Idaho bar owner faces death threats after viral promo offering free beer for assisting ICE
Idaho bar owner faces death threats after viral promo offering free beer for assisting ICE

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