Trump supporters are organizing a nationwide boycott of Walmart after discovering that heiress Christy Walton funded a full-page anti-Trump advertisement calling for protests against the President on his birthday.
Key Takeaways
- Walmart heiress Christy Walton funded an anti-Trump “No Kings” advertisement in the New York Times calling for nationwide protests on June 14th, which is both Flag Day and President Trump’s birthday.
- MAGA supporters have responded with calls to boycott Walmart, with the hashtag #BoycottWalmart gaining significant traction on social media.
- Walmart has officially distanced itself from Walton’s actions, stating she holds only a 1.9% stake in the company and plays no role in corporate decision-making.
- The “No Kings” movement plans approximately 1,500 protests nationwide, deliberately excluding Washington, DC where Trump plans to hold a military parade.
- High-profile conservatives including Kari Lake, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, and Roger Stone have amplified calls for the boycott.
Liberal Billionaire’s Anti-Trump Campaign Infuriates Conservatives
Christy Walton, the widow of Walmart founder Sam Walton’s son John and a billionaire with a net worth of approximately $19.3 billion, has sparked outrage among Trump supporters by funding a provocative advertisement in the New York Times. The full-page ad, titled “USA, USA, USA,” promotes “No Kings Day” events scheduled for June 14 – deliberately coinciding with both Flag Day and President Trump’s birthday. The advertisement was backed by the “No Kings” movement, which claims to be organizing approximately 1,500 protests nationwide aimed at opposing what they characterize as authoritarianism.
The timing of Walton’s advertisement is particularly confrontational as it directly challenges President Trump’s planned military parade in Washington, DC on the same day. While the advertisement includes a QR code linking to a map of over 1,800 planned protest locations, organizers have intentionally excluded the nation’s capital from their protest sites – a move they claim prevents legitimizing the President’s parade. This calculated political maneuver has not gone unnoticed by Trump supporters who view it as a direct attack on both the President and American patriotism.
MAGA Movement Responds with Calls to Boycott
The backlash against Walton’s anti-Trump campaign has been swift and substantial. Prominent MAGA allies have taken to social media platforms to call for a nationwide boycott of Walmart stores. Arizona Republican leader Kari Lake posted a simple but pointed question to her followers: “Do you shop at Walmart?” Said Kari Lake.
Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna went further, explicitly connecting Walton to left-wing activism: “Walmart heiress Christy Walton is funding full-page color ads in the New York Times for ‘No Kings Day,’ a nationwide counter-protest scheduled for Trump’s birthday, organized by the far-left group Indivisible,” Said Rep. Anna Paulina Luna.
The hashtag #BoycottWalmart has gained significant traction online, with some users going as far as labeling Walton a “traitor” to conservative values. Meanwhile, veteran political operative Roger Stone has called for direct action, encouraging Trump supporters to stage protests outside Walmart stores nationwide – a response that mirrors the very protest tactics being employed by the “No Kings” movement. These calls for boycotts represent a growing trend of conservative consumers leveraging their purchasing power against corporations perceived as hostile to their values.
Walmart Distances Itself from Heiress’s Actions
Facing mounting pressure from conservative customers, Walmart has moved quickly to create separation between the company and Walton’s personal political activities. Company representatives have emphasized that despite her family name and wealth, Christy Walton holds only a 1.9% stake in the retail giant and has no active role in corporate governance or decision-making. “The advertisement from Christy Walton [is] in no way connected to or endorsed by Walmart”, Said Joe Pennington.
The company has further sought to safeguard its operations by condemning potential violence and emphasizing the safety of its associates and customers. This corporate distancing reflects the challenges facing major retailers in America’s polarized political environment, where the personal actions of wealthy stakeholders can trigger significant consumer backlash. The situation is particularly complex for Walmart, which has previously been targeted by President Trump over pricing issues related to tariffs – a separate economic controversy that has reportedly led to price increases for everyday American shoppers.
