Christy Walton, widow of Walmart heir John Walton, sparked backlash from Trump supporters after funding an ad promoting civic discourse on June 14
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Walmart is facing online backlash after a full-page ad linked to billionaire philanthropist and heiress of Walmart, Christy Walton, was widely interpreted as a thinly veiled critique of President Donald Trump and his "Make America Great Again" rhetoric.
The ad, tied to the upcoming “No Kings Day” on June 14, which is also Trump's birthday, Flag Day, and the 250th anniversary of the US Army, urged Americans to honor alliances, reject dictators, and engage in civic discourse. While it didn’t mention Trump by name, many saw it as a pointed political statement that has reignited tensions in an already polarized climate.
All they are doing is bringing more attention to No Kings Day. Wal-Mart may see a downward tick in sales, but face it, many of the MAGA devotees that I know nearly live at Wal-Mart. The heiress is not the company. She has a right to voice her opinions.