Walmart finds itself at the center of a potentially damaging conservative backlash after Christy Walton, a heiress to the retail empire worth billions of dollars, financed a full-page advertisement in the New York Times supporting nationwide demonstrations against President Trump.
The controversy threatens to impact the nation’s largest retailer as MAGA supporters mobilize for what could become a significant boycott movement.
The advertisement, strategically placed by the “No Kings” movement, urged Americans to organize on Saturday, which coincides with both Flag Day and Trump’s birthday.
The campaign seeks to mobilize citizens across the country to oppose what organizers describe as authoritarian governance.
The timing appears deliberately chosen to counter Trump’s planned military celebration in the nation’s capital.
Walton, widow of John T. Walton and daughter-in-law of Walmart founder Sam Walton, currently holds approximately 1.9 percent ownership in the retail giant.
Forbes estimates her net worth at $19.3 billion, making her one of the wealthiest women in America, though she maintains no operational involvement in company affairs.
Her substantial financial resources have enabled her to fund various causes throughout her career, but this political advertisement represents a rare foray into partisan activism that directly challenges the current administration.
The “No Kings” movement has organized roughly 1,500 protests across the nation to coincide with Trump’s planned military parade in Washington, DC., Resist the Mainstream has reported.
The scale of the planned demonstrations represents one of the largest coordinated protest efforts since Trump’s inauguration.
Notably, the protest organizers have deliberately excluded the nation’s capital from their demonstration sites, a strategic decision that organizers say reflects their refusal to legitimize what they consider inappropriate political theater.
Saturday’s military parade will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the US Army while celebrating Trump’s 79th birthday.
The president has announced plans for what he describes as a massive military display in the capital, featuring various branches of the armed forces.
The dual celebration aims to showcase American military strength while marking a personal milestone for the commander-in-chief.
The Times advertisement appeared in Sunday’s edition without explicitly naming Trump but criticized actions that allegedly undermine civil rights and democratic principles, according to the New York Post.
The message stated, “The honor, dignity, and integrity of our country are not for sale,” and included a QR code linking to a map of more than 1,800 planned protests nationwide.
White House spokesman Kush Desai responded sharply to the advertisement by characterizing it as a misguided publicity stunt funded by inherited wealth.
“Great, a left-wing billionaire feels like burning some of her inheritance for a PR stunt,” Desai stated on Wednesday, dismissing the campaign’s potential impact on the administration’s agenda.
Desai emphasized that the campaign would not alter the clear electoral mandate delivered by American voters, noting that over 77 million Americans voted for mass deportations, border security and America First trade policies.
He affirmed the Trump administration’s unwavering commitment to implementing these policies through every available lever of executive power, regardless of opposition from wealthy activists.
MAGA-aligned politicians quickly responded with calls for consumer action against the retail chain.
Kari Lake, former Arizona gubernatorial candidate and current White House special advisor, posted on social media platform X asking followers, “Do you shop at Walmart?”
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) also weighed in on the controversy through social media.
Luna wrote that Walton was financing full-page advertisements for “No Kings Day,” describing it as a nationwide counter-protest organized by what she termed the far-left group Indivisible.
Luna suggested the Walmart family’s opposition stemmed from Trump’s China tariff policies.
“Looks like the Walmart dynasty is big mad about China tariffs,” the congresswoman posted.
The Post reported that the hashtag “BoycottWalmart” began trending on social media platform X Wednesday, with users labeling Walton a “traitor” and calling for immediate consumer action against the retail chain.
Conservative activists shared the hashtag thousands of times, demonstrating the rapid mobilization capabilities of Trump’s base.
Longtime Trump supporter Roger Stone joined the boycott call, writing “Boycott Walmart!” and comparing potential protests to left-wing demonstrations against Tesla, suggesting organized action outside Walmart stores to discourage shopping.
Walton’s spokesperson defended the advertisement as a principled effort to encourage peaceful civic engagement and democratic participation.
The representative emphasized that Walton’s funding aimed to motivate citizens to participate constructively in Saturday’s events while maintaining their constitutional rights to peaceful assembly and free speech.
The spokesperson clarified that Walton provided no financial support to organizations involved in recent Los Angeles demonstrations following immigration raids or other violent protests in major cities.
They stressed her commitment to peaceful dialogue and community participation while strongly condemning violence in all forms, distinguishing her support for lawful protest from destructive activities that have damaged property and threatened public safety.
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