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Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump supporters call for Walmart boycott after 'No Kings' ad runs
Supporters of President Donald Trump are calling for a boycott of Walmart after a company heiress bought a full-page newspaper ad encouraging mobilizations for the June 14 nationwide No Kings protests. Folks on social media responded to a June 8 New York Times ad placed by billionaire Christy Walton.'The honor, dignity, and integrity of our country are not for sale,' the ad said. 'Our government is of the people, by the people, for the people.' The ad, which did not mention Trump by name, was marked as a 'paid political advertisement' and said the views represented 'are solely those of Christy Walton.' The ad read: "WE are a people of principle and honor our commitments and stand by our defend against aggression by uphold and defend the care for veterans and respect our neighbors and trading support a healthy national and international economy, community, and are the world leader trusted to uphold the stability of rule of law.' It included a QR code to the No Kings website, which is organizing the 'No Kings Day' events across the country to coincide with Trump's military parade in D.C. and protest his policies. Trump supporters on social media took exception to the message. 'Christy Walton used her billions to mock the people who built Walmart. Walmart 'distanced' itself—but didn't condemn her. Distance isn't courage. Silence isn't neutral. We don't fund those who shame us. #BoycottWalmart #NoKingsDay #JesusIsKing,' was one response. 'Boycott Walmart who is supporting violence in our Country,' encouraged another. 'Christy Walton is paying for and putting together 1800 groups to protest across America. ….America Civil War has begun … It's our Constitutional rights to protect our country from tyranny … America are you American or American't … Defend yourself, your family, your town, your state … Boycott Walmart. I spent hundreds of dollars monthly to this store. They will no longer have my business. … I don't do business with tyrants.' Walton, 76, is a billionaire philanthropist and the widow of John T. Walton, son of Walmart founder Sam Walton. When her husband died in 2005, she became the main heir to his $18.2 billion fortune. The company, along with Target and Amazon, has been the target of an economic blackout earlier year; prompted by the perception that it had abandoned diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to appease Trump, who opposes such initiatives. 'No Kings' in Kentucky: Here's where protests are happening on June 14 Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at or 317-444-6264. Follow her on or Bluesky: @ This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: 'No Kings' ad encouraging protests spurs MAGA boycott of Walmart
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Walmart heiress' "No kings" protest ad sparks backlash against retailer
Walmart heiress Christy Walton's ad in The New York Times over the weekend has led some consumers to say they'll be boycotting the retailer. The advertisement promoting a nationwide anti-Trump protest has prompted backlash against Walmart despite the company distancing itself from the full-page ad. "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," the company said in a statement to CBS MoneyWatch. Walton has also made clear that she paid for the ad herself, and that it represents her own views. The ad calls on people to participate in the "No Kings" protest slated to take place across the U.S. on June 14, the same day a military parade celebrating the Army's 250th Anniversary is set to take place in Washington, D.C. The date of the nationwide protest was selected to draw attention away from the military demonstration, organizers said. Calls for boycott But as Ms. Walton, a billionaire, encourages the public to participate in peaceful demonstrations against the Trump administration, supporters of President Trump are urging shoppers to boycott Walmart. "It may be time to #BoycottWalmart. #ChristyWalton, heiress of @Walmart has lost her mind in thinking she can fund revolutions against the American people/consumers," wrote X user Shaughn_A. Kari Lake, senior adviser to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees service media networks, shared an image of the ad on X and wrote, "Do you shop at Walmart?" Rep. Anna Pauling Luna (R-Florida) also weighed in on the ad online, tying it directly to the retailer, with which the ad itself is not associated. "Walmart heiress Christy Walton is funding full page color ads in the NYT for 'No Kings Day,' a nationwide counter protest scheduled for Trump's birthday, organized by far-left group Indivisible. Looks like the Walmart dynasty is big mad about China Tariffs," she wrote. Mr. Trump and Walmart have clashed before. After Walmart said tariffs would force it to hike prices on some goods, the president posted on social media that the retail giant should "eat the tariffs" instead of raising prices for consumers. Video shows Air India plane crashing in Ahmedabad Air India plane crashes shortly after takeoff, carrying more than 240 people Remembering the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson
CBS News
19 hours ago
- Business
- CBS News
Walmart heiress' ad promoting "No kings" protest sparks backlash against retailer
Trump warns Walmart against raising prices, saying they should "eat the tariffs" Walmart heiress Christy Walton's ad in The New York Times over the weekend has led some consumers to say they'll be boycotting the retailer. The advertisement promoting a nationwide anti-Trump protest has prompted backlash against Walmart despite the company distancing itself from the full-page ad. "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," the company said in a statement to CBS MoneyWatch. Walton has also made clear that she paid for the ad herself, and that it represents her own views. The ad calls on people to participate in the "No Kings" protest slated to take place across the U.S. on June 14, the same day a military parade celebrating the Army's 250th Anniversary is set to take place in Washington, D.C. The date of the nationwide protest was selected to draw attention away from the military demonstration, organizers said. Calls for boycott But as Ms. Walton, a billionaire, encourages the public to participate in peaceful demonstrations against the Trump administration, supporters of President Trump are urging shoppers to boycott Walmart. "It may be time to #BoycottWalmart. #ChristyWalton, heiress of @Walmart has lost her mind in thinking she can fund revolutions against the American people/consumers," wrote X user Shaughn_A. Kari Lake, senior adviser to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees service media networks, shared an image of the ad on X and wrote, "Do you shop at Walmart?" Rep. Anna Pauling Luna (R-Florida) also weighed in on the ad online, tying it directly to the retailer, with which the ad itself is not associated. "Walmart heiress Christy Walton is funding full page color ads in the NYT for 'No Kings Day,' a nationwide counter protest scheduled for Trump's birthday, organized by far-left group Indivisible. Looks like the Walmart dynasty is big mad about China Tariffs," she wrote. Mr. Trump and Walmart have clashed before. After Walmart said tariffs would force it to hike prices on some goods, the president posted on social media that the retail giant should "eat the tariffs" instead of raising prices for consumers.
Indianapolis Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indianapolis Star
Why are Trump supporters calling for a Walmart boycott? A No Kings ad ignited MAGA
Supporters of President Donald Trump are calling for a boycott of Walmart after a company heiress bought a full-page newspaper ad encouraging mobilizations for the June 14 nationwide No Kings protests. Folks on social media responded to a June 8 New York Times ad placed by billionaire Christy Walton.'The honor, dignity, and integrity of our country are not for sale,' the ad said. 'Our government is of the people, by the people, for the people.' The ad, which did not mention Trump by name, was marked as a 'paid political advertisement' and said the views represented 'are solely those of Christy Walton.' The ad read: "WE are a people of principle and honor our commitments and stand by our defend against aggression by uphold and defend the care for veterans and respect our neighbors and trading support a healthy national and international economy, community, and are the world leader trusted to uphold the stability of rule of law.' It included a QR code to the No Kings website, which is organizing the 'No Kings Day' events across the country to coincide with Trump's military parade in D.C. and protest his policies. Trump supporters on social media took exception to the message. 'Christy Walton used her billions to mock the people who built Walmart. Walmart 'distanced' itself—but didn't condemn her. Distance isn't courage. Silence isn't neutral. We don't fund those who shame us. #BoycottWalmart #NoKingsDay #JesusIsKing,' was one response. 'Boycott Walmart who is supporting violence in our Country,' encouraged another. 'Christy Walton is paying for and putting together 1800 groups to protest across America. ….America Civil War has begun … It's our Constitutional rights to protect our country from tyranny … America are you American or American't … Defend yourself, your family, your town, your state … Boycott Walmart. I spent hundreds of dollars monthly to this store. They will no longer have my business. … I don't do business with tyrants.' Walton, 76, is a billionaire philanthropist and the widow of John T. Walton, son of Walmart founder Sam Walton. When her husband died in 2005, she became the main heir to his $18.2 billion fortune. The company, along with Target and Amazon, has been the target of an economic blackout earlier year; prompted by the perception that it had abandoned diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to appease Trump, who opposes such initiatives. 'No Kings': Protests happening across Indiana
