Walmart donated to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as he fought Biden Covid vaccine mandate
Walmart's political action committee donated to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's reelection campaign last month, as he geared up to fight a federal Covid-19 vaccine mandate, according to a new federal filing.
The donation came as the retail industry has expressed concerns about the mandate weighing on operations as the holiday shopping season approaches and America faces labor shortages.
The contribution also came after Abbott, a Republican who is up for reelection next year, signed a law that effectively bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, as well as legislation that includes voting restrictions.
Arkansas-based Walmart made the $10,000 donation, dated Sept. 29, through its "PAC for sustainable government," according to a Federal Election Commission filing.
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