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where are they gonna shop now????
Walmart Faces MAGA Boycott After Heiress Funds 'No Kings' Ad
Walmart heiress Christy Walton is facing backlash, and Walmart is facing some calls for a boycott from Trump supporters after placing a full-page ad in The New York Times urging Americans to attend town halls and engage in civic discourse.
While the "No Kings Day" ad did not mention President Donald Trump by name, its emphasis on values like honoring commitments to allies, defending against dictators, and respecting trading partners was widely interpreted as a critique of Trump's foreign policy and "America First" agenda.
A spokesperson for Walmart told Newsweek: "The advertisements from Christy Walton are in no way connected to or endorsed by Walmart. She does not serve on the board or play any role in decision making at Walmart."
Why It Matters
Walmart has faced criticism in the last several months, being one of many companies targeted by the "economic blackout" movement this year, alongside Amazon, Nestlé and General Mills.
This backlash could cause MAGA-leaning American shoppers to step back from the retailer, potentially impacting sales as the chain faces criticism from other groups as well.
https://www.newsweek.com/walmart-faces-maga-boycott-after-heiress-funds-no-kings-ad-2083607
Klarkashton
(5,421 posts)hahahahahaha
Trueblue1968
(19,326 posts)h2ebits
(1,007 posts)Lots of things that I could say about Walmart but if every company and corporation stood up like they have--Trump and his henchmen would soon be gone.
SheltieLover
(81,720 posts)Bristlecone
(11,189 posts)Or rather their king
They will closet shop Walmart no doubt.
lapfog_1
(31,980 posts)so she has a vested interest in having the tariffs removed.
for a lot of MAGA land, there is no longer anyplace else within a hundred miles to actually go shopping ( except for the next Walmart in the next town down the highway ).
Deuxcents
(27,708 posts)Was a Walmart and it was 45 minutes away. If they didnt have what you needed, ya had to order it but cable/internet connection was not available in most rural areas. Need medical assistance..good luck. Walmart is the only option in most rural areas..red or blue states
C_U_L8R
(49,534 posts)They have no fucking clue.
Klarkashton
(5,421 posts)RockRaven
(19,754 posts)stopdiggin
(15,639 posts)pointing to Rhodes scholars in the first place ?
Should also mention - that we have a very muscular (and well oiled) 'outrage machine' in operation over the years. And, 99% of the time - it really means very little ...
calguy
(6,168 posts)Theres usually a Dollar General within 15 miles around these parts.
Marie Marie
(11,521 posts)Norrrm
(5,593 posts)ellise
(38 posts)And Fishermen are boycotting water 🤣🤣🤣
H2O Man
(79,252 posts)Recommended.
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