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CatWoman

(79,990 posts)
Tue Jun 10, 2025, 10:34 PM Tuesday

LOL -- MAGA is boycotting Walmart

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

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LOL -- MAGA is boycotting Walmart (Original Post) CatWoman Tuesday OP
So they can drive 500 miles to the nearest Kroger? Klarkashton Tuesday #1
Ha ha ha ha Repukes are soooooo stupid Trueblue1968 Tuesday #7
YES!!! h2ebits Tuesday #2
Walhell is like a vaca destination in this region SheltieLover Tuesday #3
I guess they are all for a king running the country. Bristlecone Tuesday #4
Walmart needs their imports from China. lapfog_1 Tuesday #5
When visiting my family in east Texas, the closest place to buy food..besides a country store.. Deuxcents Tuesday #10
Idiot magats lashing out. C_U_L8R Tuesday #6
They aren't doing shit. It's all social media bullshit. Klarkashton Tuesday #8
Knock yourselves out, scumbags. RockRaven Tuesday #9
This is next level stupid ... .. .. .. On the other hand - we weren't necessarily stopdiggin Tuesday #11
MAGA not worried calguy Tuesday #12
Are they still boycotting Harvard?? Marie Marie Tuesday #13
What are they going to do? Go to Target? Norrrm Tuesday #14
Yeah...Right.. ellise Wednesday #15
Nice! H2O Man Wednesday #16

h2ebits

(893 posts)
2. YES!!!
Tue Jun 10, 2025, 10:40 PM
Tuesday

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.

Bristlecone

(10,738 posts)
4. I guess they are all for a king running the country.
Tue Jun 10, 2025, 10:42 PM
Tuesday

Or rather “their king”

They will closet shop Walmart no doubt.

lapfog_1

(30,963 posts)
5. Walmart needs their imports from China.
Tue Jun 10, 2025, 10:42 PM
Tuesday

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

(22,579 posts)
10. When visiting my family in east Texas, the closest place to buy food..besides a country store..
Tue Jun 10, 2025, 10:54 PM
Tuesday

Was a Walmart and it was 45 minutes away. If they didn’t 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

stopdiggin

(13,869 posts)
11. This is next level stupid ... .. .. .. On the other hand - we weren't necessarily
Tue Jun 10, 2025, 10:55 PM
Tuesday

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 ...

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