Walmart Faces MAGA Boycott After Heiress Funds 'No Kings' Ad

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Source: Newsweek

Published Jun 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM EDT | Updated Jun 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM EDT


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.

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/walmart-faces-maga-boycott-after-heiress-funds-no-kings-ad-2083607

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Looks like the MAGatsophere is melting down over this!

[hlthe2b]

1. Mind-boggling, but I'll take the support. Likewise Disney's granddaughter is a big progressive supporter.

[UpInArms]

2. If it names no one in particular

Why are they upset?

Does that mean they realize that MAGAts are the problem?

[wolfie001]

8. If they see "Treat everyone fairly/equitably," it gets their panties in a bunch

Biggest snowflakes that ever existed.

[JHB]

20. The most "snowflake"-y liberal arts college student is a veritable stoic...

...compared to these perpetually-triggered outrage addicts.

These people somehow manage to be constantly full of shit while constantly losing theirs.

[wolfie001]

29. We can all learn from those folks, true!

They're brave to pursue what they want in life. I got married young and next thing you know, kids. Go to work, pay bills. A la Fred Flinestone.

[druidity33]

57. Yeah but it doesn't say that. nt.

[wolfie001]

75. Derp derp

The Lady was talking about "No King's Day" and that got their panties in a bunch. Same thing, same mindset. Are you defending RW scum? I don't need a lecture from you. 👉👊🌟

[druidity33]

77. Did you even look at the ad?

There is absolutely nothing objectionable in it to support outrage by the right. Not even a hint of the "Treat everyone fairly/equitably," that you put in quotes.

I don't need a lecture from you either. Derp Derp yourself.

[wolfie001]

78. Oh well

"There is absolutely nothing objectionable in it to support outrage by the right." Which is of course why I said the RW loons are getting their panties in a bunch. Don't know why you even responded to the initial comment I made. It's pointless.

[druidity33]

79. I responded to the initial comment...

because you put something in quotes as if you were quoting someone. Which you weren't... just figured i'd point that out to the people paying attention.

[wolfie001]

80. I didn't follow "Your protocol"

Which is quite argumentative and petty as F. I'm starting to think you got a little bit "J" when you saw all "My recs" on "My post." Now go away, you petty fella. Is that enough "quotes" 4 you?

[skypilot]

18. A hit dog will holler.

*

[tanyev]

3. LOL. A lot of MAGA live in small towns where Walmart is their only option.

Good luck with that boycott.

[Aristus]

4. Yeah.

Where else is a 300 pound guy wearing Speedo underwear under his sagging sweat pants going to go for his six-pack of Bud Lite?

[Permanut]

33. Cousin Eddie!

[PatSeg]

19. Ha, ha, ha!

We'll see how long that boycott lasts.

[not fooled]

46. Yeah, that was my first thought

There would be a lot of skinnier MAGAs!

[czarjak]

65. The largest employer too.

"What have you got to lose?"
Lib-ownership. They can't afford it.

[Chi67]

69. Yep!

I was just gonna say the same!

[quaint]

73. They'll need to move their live-in RVs.

[Evolve Dammit]

5. Appreciate whatever truth is presented. The firehose of misinformation needs a counter.

[LauraInLA]

6. OMG I might finally have a reason to shop at Walmart!

[Jkanad]

67. I still won't shop there

But I’ll allow my husband to shop there again! 😁

[GB_RN]

7. A Pleasant Surprise!

But I still won’t go into one of their stores.

[Basso8vb]

9. It's a long drive from Dumbfuckville to the nearest store not named "Wal-Mart."

[LiberalArkie]

11. Yea either Wal-Mart or Dollar General

But I still look at early on going to Wal-Mart and encountering the first store that has sales people in wheelchairs and downs syndrome greeters. People who not be employed anywhere else.

[aggiesal]

10. This tells me that MAGAts support Dicktatorships. Hmm, go figure. n/t

[Warpy]

12. Wally's won't miss them, maybe they can start dressing out of Home Depot

You know, tar paper loincloths for MAGA males, blue tarp chemises for the women.

[NoMoreRepugs]

13. Where are they going to shop if not WalMart?

[Skittles]

14. kudos to Ms. Walton

yes indeed

[piddyprints]

15. LOL I live in MAGAt country.

We have very few choices and they all shop at Walmart.

Maybe their plan is to starve themselves?

[mitch96]

16. MAGA is addicted to WallyWorld.. Where are they gonna get their red hats?? This ain't gonna last..nt

[Hassler]

17. Mallwart is the biggest grocery chain in the country

Where are Magapotamians gonna shop?

[Prof. Toru Tanaka]

50. Magapotamia

That’s a THREE POINT-AH!

[Cha]

21. Ooops! Where they gonna shop? Costco?

Mahalo and to Christy Walton!

This Ad is Priceless.. she's actually Doing America a Favor.. the Cult is just too Brainwashed to Notice.

[AverageOldGuy]

22. Where else are MAGAts going to shop?

I mean much/most of Trumps support comes from red states and rural areas. Walmart is the only shopping available in most of those regions.

[Nonnia Bisnez]

23. Welcome to the resistance Ms Walton.

[hadEnuf]

24. Who gives a shit if MAGA boycotts Walmart?

MAGA is only proving that they DO want Trump to be a king.

And that is totally un-American and totally treasonous. I don't blame Walmart for not wanting to associate with that scum.
Smartest thing they can do.

It's clear what MAGA now stands for and worrying about what they think puts a person right there with them.
They need to be isolated.

[customerserviceguy]

25. Of course a WalMart heiress would feel this way

WalMart has become the outlet store for communist China. They've been profiting off of selling out the American manufacturing worker.

[Prof. Toru Tanaka]

51. That's a good point.

Remember those “Made in the USA” signs we would see inside of a Walmart store? They disappeared during the Bush administration when companies ramped up on outsourcing labor.

That being said, I still give Christy Walton kudos for being in support of the No Kings movement.

[D. Spaulding]

26. Bring it on.

I rarely shop there, but I'll make an exception and go several times a week just to thwart the clowns.

[Figarosmom]

27. Oh well...

This won't last long. They love WallMart and really can't afford anywhere else, I'd think. Especially the ones that will be losing their Medicaid and having to take grandma in with them when the nursing home kicks her out.

[JBTaurus83]

28. Where do they have left to shop?

They protest Target and Costco. I guess they will be scraping roadkill up.

[Ray Bruns]

48. I guess that just leaves the dollar store.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

30. They are boycotting Target AND Walmart. Let's find a good reason for them to boycott Dollar General. . . .nt

[dweller]

31. Well the aisles will be empty of magats

and that will be refreshing for a change


✌🏻

[slightlv]

34. especially beloved by me will be the absence of their screaming

babies and toddlers running anywhere and everywhere, picking up everything and throwing it at the nearest adult available.

[Mysterian]

32. Let 'em boycott

The bumpkins will starve without Walmart.

[Lulu KC]

35. She's so good

Love her.

[Grokenstein]

36. "Hey America, resist fascism!" "...HOW DARE YOU ATTACK TRUMP LIKE THAT!!"

"Stop calling him a dictator or I'll call the gestapo and have you disappeared!!"

[Beacool]

37. But, but...Where will MAGATS shop now?

Thank you, Ms Walton.

[Grokenstein]

38. Maybe they can create a conservatives-only store chain!

Should be a huge success, right?

...Nah, the National Guard will be called out to occupy every Costco.

[et tu]

41. trumpland

has a ring to it n krasnov is more then ready to cash in

[Demobrat]

39. Well they love to brag about how self sufficient they are.

They all grow their own veggies, keep chickens for eggs, and hunt and fish. So they should be able to do without WallyWorld with no problem. TP might be a problem, but it’s early summer so leaves will be plentiful for now.

[appleannie1]

40. Gee, looks like MAGAts will not be contributing to the rotting economy any time soon.

Wally World, the gun shop and the liquor store are their stores to frequent.

[StarryNite]

42. Don't forget the Bible shops located between the gun shops

and liquor stores.

[Lulu KC]

43. She also donated to Hilary

and if you get stuck in Bentonville, AR, go see her magnificent Crystal Bridges Museum.

[walkingman]

44. Good for her!!

[murielm99]

45. I"m not a Walmart shopper.

Maybe I will have to stop in there once in a while.

[Oopsie Daisy]

47. Let them go to Dollar General.

[JT45242]

49. In many rural communities, Walmart bankrupted all the competitors

They can go to dollar general etc and pay 2-3 times more per ounce and get no produce or they can go to Walmart.

MAGAts will act all butt hurt until they realize that the boxes of cereal at the dollar store are less than two bowls of cereal.

[gab13by13]

52. No way on the god's green earth

will Magats boycott Walmart, especially after Krasnov takes away SNAP. I just went to my local meat market yesterday that has great meat, but it isn't cheap.

[multigraincracker]

53. Walmart put lots of mom and pop stores out of business.

Now Amazon is putting Walmarts out of business. What next?

[Sucha NastyWoman]

54. Funding a no kings ad and supporting DEI is good enough for me

I’m changing my attitude about Walmart.

[Canada Kid]

55. Stupid MAGA MORONS!!

Most of these dumb hillbilly shits live in rural ares where the only place to shop is at a local Walmart. If they boycott the store, they don't eat, buy clothing, get medicines, get toiletries. So I guess they just sit...vegetate....and drink moonshine. YEEHAWW!!

[AllyCat]

56. We've started shopping at WM from time to time.

We are done with Target. If I’ve exhausted other reasonable places to buy things I go to Walmart.

Walgreens is overpriced, our other choice for groceries is Kroger (ewww…and it smells in there), and Aldi doesn’t have everything I need.

Walmart is still a bad organization, but they did raise employee wages and I like this heiress.

[IbogaProject]

58. They do have very affordable diabetic supplies

Including very affordible insulin. Old style human insulin is super cheap there and can be bought with out a prescription. Too many dont know this. Their test strips and sugar pills?are equally very affordable. I still hate their business model but that horse has been out of tge barn 30 to 40 years now.

[Hotler]

59. Silly them, don't they know boycotts don't work.

[Picaro]

60. The "boycott" will be like a fart in the wind

Walmart hollowed out the core of rural America. All those IGAs have been gone for decades. The rural MAGATs have nowhere else to shop.

Walmart destroyed the base economy of small town America. Now Amazon is here to finish the job. But that is another story.

This will go nowhere because it can’t go anywhere.

[Grins]

61. "...urging Americans to attend town halls and engage in civic discourse." That bitch!!

How. Dare. Yew? Defend the constitution.

Odd that the MAGA never said a word when a grocery (that old word, again) heiress funded the January 6th attempted Coup d’Etat.

[BobTheSubgenius]

62. I NEVER thought I'd be remotely aligned with anything involving any of the Waltons. Life is a funny old dog.

I don't think their boycott will last long, if at all. Go through the inventory at Hobby Lobby, Dick's and Dollar General and see how long you could live on what they offer.

[Owens]

63. MAGAs love dictators and not having freedom

Just to "own the liberals". JFC

[twodogsbarking]

64. Ruh Roh, does she have more money than the orange plague?

[progressoid]

66. She has a lot more money than him

But in terms of the Walton family, she's just average; $19 Billion.

Her sister-in-law Alice is worth 109 Billion.

[Blue Ozarks]

68. I doubt it very much

Finances trump Principles every time w these folks.

And yes, pun intended! lol

[WVreaper]

70. Buy Dollar General Stock!

Walmart is raising their prices too!

[DENVERPOPS]

71. How many MAGAots

read the NYT...........or even read at all???????????????????

She should have run it as a commercial on Fox News repeatedly in prime time.........if she truly wanted it heard by the MAGAots......

[flashman13]

72. Here is the irony in all this. Huge swaths of red Amerika have no place else to shop other than Wally World.

Not only that, but it is the most affordable place for people of limited means to shop. So go ahead and boycott Walmart. FAFO!

See you all June 14.

[mahina]

74. A pretty great ad. I highly freaking doubt

The wingers are going to seriously boycott Walmart.

[Traildogbob]

76. Really

That’s like a 3 pack a day smoker boycotting American cigarettes. They might last a few hours.
The Dollar Store got all the Jina shit they need.

[Kid Berwyn]

81. The Walton family share their bounty with the nation.

Jobs and that art gallery that is a work of art.

Glad to know they raise their kids to think for themselves.