Walmart Heiress Faces MAGA Backlash After Funding Anti-Trump Ad Firstpost America
Walmart Heiress Faces MAGA Backlash After Funding Anti-Trump Ad | Firstpost America |N18G
Walmart Heiress Faces MAGA Backlash After Funding Anti-Trump Ad | Firstpost America |N18G
Walmart heiress Christy Walton is under fire from far-right groups after funding a full-page 'No Kings' ad in The New York Times urging peaceful civic protest on June 14, Flag Day and Donald Trump's birthday. The ad, seen as a thinly veiled critique of Trump's politics, sparked boycott calls from MAGA supporters. According to reports, Walton, worth $19.3 billion, clarified the message was personal and not linked to Walmart. The No Kings collective plans 1,800 anti-strongman protests nationwide. Meanwhile, Walmart distanced itself, stating that Walton has no corporate role. Trump warned protestors of a 'very big force,' raising tensions ahead of the planned military parade. Watch the video to know more.
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