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Yahoo
8 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Here's The Misguided Reason Why MAGA Is Calling For A Walmart Boycott
Far-right influencers are calling on Donald Trump's supporters to boycott Walmart after one of the company's heirs took out a full-page ad in The New York Times last Sunday promoting the 'No Kings' protests planned for the day of Trump's military parade this weekend. The ad purchased by Christy Walton, 76, who inherited a 1.9% stake in Walmart from her late husband John Walton and is one of the richest women in the United States, encouraged Trump critics to mobilize against the president's costly military parade scheduled for Saturday, Forbes reported. It's similar to another ad she paid for in the Times back in March. 'The honor, dignity, and integrity of our country are not for sale,' Sunday's ad read. Trump acolytes including far-right influencer Laura Loomer, White House special adviser Kari Lake and Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna all attacked Walton over the ad. 'Looks like the Walmart dynasty is big mad about China Tariffs,' Luna wrote. @RepLuna/X / Via Related: "I Don't Know How To Live In A Country With People Who Support Sending A 4-Year-Old To Her Death": 23 Tweets About The Dismal State Of Politics This Week Walmart Chief Financial Officer David Rainey warned investors in an interview with CNBC last month that shoppers will likely see higher prices toward the end of May and in June because of Trump's tariffs. A spokesperson for Walmart told HuffPost, 'the advertisements from Christy Walton are in no way connected to or endorsed by Walmart,' noting that 'she does not serve on the board or play any role in decision making at Walmart.' 'We condemn violence, including when it's directed towards law enforcement, and the damaging of property,' the spokesperson said before referring to the ongoing protests in LA, where Trump called in the National Guard. 'As a company with associates and customers in the Los Angeles region, we remain focused on their safety and that of impacted communities. ' Related: "Honestly Speechless At How Evil This Is": 26 Brutal, Brutal, Brutal Political Tweets Of The Week Nonetheless, the far-right account Libs of Chicago and other users with high followings lashed out at Walmart on X, calling for a boycott of the retail chain. 'Sort of ironic isn't it? A Walton married a socialist,' Libs of Chicago wrote. 'If there was ever a time to boycott Walmart, it's now.' A representative for Walton sent HuffPost a statement saying the ad was a 'personal' message from her meant to people encourage to 'engage peacefully and civically' during the Saturday protests, and was unrelated to anti-ICE protests unfolding in Los Angeles. Walton has 'provided no funding to organizations or individuals involved in the demonstrations in Los Angeles or other cities, nor has she provided any funding to those organizing the upcoming events,' the statement said. 'Her interest is simply in encouraging people to listen to one another, participate in their communities, and productively engage on the issues they care about,' the statement continued. 'She believes while we have the right to protest, we do not have a right to violence. She condemns violence in all forms and her message promotes civic engagement, peaceful dialogue, and the sharing of diverse views and voices.' The president, who also used force against protesters in his first term, threatened that anyone who came out to protest the military parade will be met with 'very heavy force.' 'If there's any protest[er] that wants to come out, they will be met with very big force, by the way. And for those people that want to protest, they're gonna be met with very big force,' Trump said Tuesday. @atrupar/bsky / Via This article originally appeared on HuffPost. Also in In the News: JD Vance Shared The Most Bizarre Tweet Of Him Serving "Food" As Donald Trump's Housewife Also in In the News: AOC's Viral Response About A Potential Presidential Run Has Everyone Watching, And I'm Honestly Living For It Also in In the News: A NSFW Float Depicting Donald Trump's "MAGA" Penis Was Just Paraded Around Germany, And It'
Miami Herald
a day ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Walmart responds to major boycott from customers
Walmart (WMT) , which has recently been fighting to keep prices low in its stores amid looming tariffs, has another significant threat on its plate. The retail giant is facing a major boycott threat from customers after far-right group Libs of Chicago tweeted a photo of a full-page ad that ran in the New York Times in March promoting the No Kings movement. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter The movement aims to show an act of "defiance" against President Donald Trump's decision to host a massive military parade in Washington, D.C., on his birthday, which is on Flag Day, June 14. Related: Walmart suffers another major boycott from customers No Kings organizers claim on their website that the parade is a "made-for-TV display of dominance," and have planned over 1,500 anti-Trump protests nationwide to show that "real power isn't staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else." "We're the people of the United States of America," reads the No Kings ad in the Times. "The honor, dignity, and integrity of our country are not for sale. Our government is of the people, by the people, for the people." The bottom of the ad states that it was paid for by Christy Walton, the billionaire widow of John Walton, one of the sons of Walmart founder Sam Walton. Christy inherited a portion of her husband's Walmart shares after he died in 2005. "If there was ever a time to boycott Walmart, it's now," said Libs of Chicago in the tweet, which has amassed thousands of views. Image source: Bloomberg/Getty Images In response to the boycott call, a Walmart spokesperson told Forbes in a statement that the company is not associated with Christy in any way. "The advertisements from Christy Walton are in no way connected to or endorsed by Walmart," said the spokesperson. "She does not serve on the board or play any role in decision-making at Walmart." Related: Walmart CEO has a harsh warning for customers The Walmart spokesperson also responded to the recent protests in Los Angeles over Trump's immigration policy, claiming the retailer does not endorse violence. "We condemn violence, including when it's directed towards law enforcement, and the damaging of property," said the spokesperson. "As a company with associates and customers in the Los Angeles region, we remain focused on their safety and that of impacted communities." This is not the first time this year that Walmart has faced a big boycott from customers. In April and May, a group called The People's Union organized two massive weeklong boycotts of the retail giant, accusing the company of contributing to economic corruption. "We've been watching prices rise while wages stay the same," said The People's Union USA founder John Schwarz in an Instagram post in April. "We've watched these companies rake in billions while families can barely afford groceries, and Walmart, just like the rest of them, has been a part of that problem. So this is where we, once again, draw the line." More Retail: Costco quietly plans to offer a convenient service for customersT-Mobile pulls the plug on generous offer, angering customersKellogg sounds alarm on unexpected shift in customer behavior The People's Union USA has been organizing "economic blackouts" of large corporations since February. So far, it has also recently organized specific boycotts of Amazon, Target, General Mills, and soon, McDonald's. During the first quarter of the year, Walmart's comparable sales increased by 4.5% year-over-year. However, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon warned during an earnings call last month that the company is starting to notice customers pulling back their spending in several categories. Walmart's foot traffic also declined during the quarter. According to recent data from the retailer's foot traffic in stores declined by 2.4% year-over-year. In February, Walmart visits dropped by 5.9% year-over-year, and in March, visits fell by 4%. However, visits spiked by 4.5% in April, aligning with the Easter holiday. Related: Target CEO admits a major mistake amid boycotts from customers The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
MAGA Calls For Walmart Boycott After Billionaire Heir Promoted Anti-Trump Protest
Far-right influencers are calling on Donald Trump's supporters to boycott Walmart after one of the company's heirs took out a full-page ad in The New York Times last Sunday promoting the 'No Kings' protests planned for the day of Trump's military parade this weekend. The ad purchased by Christy Walton, 76, who inherited a 1.9% stake in Walmart from her late husband John Walton and is one of the richest women in the United States, encouraged Trump critics to mobilize against the president's costly military parade scheduled for Saturday,Forbes reported. It's similar to another ad she paid for in the Times back in March. 'The honor, dignity, and integrity of our country are not for sale,' Sunday's ad read. Trump acolytes including far-right influencer Laura Loomer,White House special adviser Kari Lakeand Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna all attacked Walton over the ad. 'Looks like the Walmart dynasty is big mad about China Tariffs,' Luna wrote. Walmart Chief Financial Officer David Rainey warned investors in an interview with CNBC last month that shoppers will likely see higher prices toward the end of May and in June because of Trump's tariffs. A spokesperson for Walmart told HuffPost, 'the advertisements from Christy Walton are in no way connected to or endorsed by Walmart,' noting that 'she does not serve on the board or play any role in decision making at Walmart.' 'We condemn violence, including when it's directed towards law enforcement, and the damaging of property,' the spokesperson said before referring to the ongoing protests in LA, where Trump called in the National Guard. 'As a company with associates and customers in the Los Angeles region, we remain focused on their safety and that of impacted communities. ' Nonetheless, the far-right account Libs of Chicago and other users with high followings lashed out at Walmart on X, calling for a boycott of the retail chain. 'Sort of ironic isn't it? A Walton married a socialist,' Libs of Chicago wrote. 'If there was ever a time to boycott Walmart, it's now.' A representative for Walton told The Independent that the ad is a personal message from her that focuses on encouraging people to engage peacefully and civically on Saturday. The president, who also used forceagainst protesters in his first term, threatened that anyone who came out to protest the military parade will be met with 'very heavy force.' 'If there's any protest[er] that wants to come out, they will be met with very big force, by the way. And for those people that want to protest, they're gonna be met with very big force,' Trump said Tuesday. Trump Says Protesters At Weekend Military Parade Will Face 'Very Heavy Force' Trump Says He's Done Playing By The Rules With Military Forces Doechii Blasts Trump's 'Ruthless' Deployment Of Military Against Protesters In BET Awards Speech
The Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Why is MAGA calling for a boycott of Walmart?
A far-right group on X is calling for MAGA supporters to boycott Walmart due to a company stakeholder's alleged involvement in the upcoming 'No Kings' protests. In a tweet Monday, Libs of Chicago shared a photo of a full-page No Kings ad that ran in the New York Times in March. The ad was reportedly paid for by Christy Walton, the billionaire philanthropist and widow of John T. Walton, one of the sons of Walmart founder Sam Walton. She has a net worth of near $20 billion. 'We're the people of the United States of America,' the ad, promoting a nationwide anti-Trump protest on Saturday, reads. 'The honor, dignity, and integrity of our country are not for sale. 'Our government is of the people, by the people, for the people,' the ad stated. Libs of Chicago said of the ad, 'One of the ppl funding the socialist movement is Christy Ruth Walton who is a stake holder of @Walmart. Sort of ironic isn't it? A Walton married a socialist. If there was ever a time to boycott Walmart, it's now.' The Independent has contacted representatives of the Walton family and No Kings for comment. After John Walton died in a plane crash in 2005, Christy Walton inherited a significant portion of his fortune, which included shares in Walmart and other investments. As of 2023, Christy Walton owns a 2 percent stake of Walmart's $611 billion empire, Bloomberg reports. For several years, she was listed among the richest women in the world. Beyond her wealth, Christy Walton has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, supporting environmental conservation, education, and the arts. No Kings is a Washington, D.C. -based collective that aims to reflect 'a philosophy of anti-elitism and a desire to democratize art.' On June 14, which marks Flag Day and also President Donald Trump's birthday, No Kings is encouraging protests across the nation to coincide with Trump's planned military parade in D.C. The president claims the event will include over 100 military vehicles along Constitution Avenue between 15th and 23rd streets. The event will come days after Trump deployed Marines in Los Angeles as protests against ICE take over the city. No Kings will not hold an event in Washington, D.C. on June 14, but will instead lead a major march and rally in Philadelphia to oppose the costly parade. The group encourages D.C.-area participants to join the Philadelphia event, attend local mobilizations in Virginia or Maryland, or take part in D.C. Joy Day, a community-led event organized by partners at Free D.C. 'Instead of allowing this birthday parade to be the center of gravity, we will make action everywhere else the story of America that day: people coming together in communities across the country to reject strongman politics and corruption,' the collective states on its website. met with very big force.'
