Walmart Heiress Sparks Nationwide Protests, Boycott Calls

Billionaire Walmart heiress Christy Walton has sparked significant controversy after purchasing a full-page advertisement in the New York Times supporting the 'No Kings' movement, which calls for nationwide protests coinciding with President Donald Trump's military parade on June 14. The ad, while not naming Trump directly, features language critical of his administration and calls for civic engagement and upholding American principles, drawing ire from conservative supporters of the president. As a result, Walmart has faced calls for boycotts, with critics wrongly associating the company itself with the advertisement. Walmart has firmly distanced itself from Walton's ad, emphasizing that she does not serve on its board or influence company decisions and that the advertisement was not endorsed by Walmart. The backlash has included social media campaigns urging patrons to stop shopping at Walmart, though the company insists it condemns all violence and focuses on the safety of its associates and customers. Republican lawmakers and Trump allies have publicly criticized Walton and questioned her motives, further fueling the divide over the advertisement and the protests.