Walmart Distances Itself from Heiress Christy Walton Over Her Anti-Trump Protest Ad

Walmart has formally distanced itself from billionaire heiress Christy Walton following public backlash over her purchase of a full-page advertisement in The New York Times that appeared to promote a national protest effort coinciding with President Donald Trump’s military parade.

As Fox News reported, the ad, which ran Sunday, June 8, was placed by Walton and used language associated with No Kings, a left-leaning organization behind hundreds of anti-Trump demonstrations scheduled across the country.

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The advertisement did not name President Trump directly but included statements critical of authoritarian leadership and promoted liberal policy themes, such as international cooperation and climate action.

The ad stated, in part: “We are a people of principle and honor. We honor our commitments and stand by our allies. We defend against aggression by dictators. We uphold and defend the Constitution.”

It concluded with, “The honor, dignity, and integrity of our country are not for sale. Our government is of the people, by the people, for the people.”

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Andrew Cook, a spokesperson for No Kings, told Forbes that more than 1,800 protests are planned nationwide in opposition to the Trump administration’s agenda, many taking place on the same day as President Trump’s planned military parade.

Despite the timing and messaging overlap, Walton’s team issued a statement denying any link between her ad and the protests occurring in Los Angeles and other major cities, some of which have included anti-ICE demonstrations and confrontations with law enforcement.

“The personal ad message from Christy Walton published, Sunday, June 8, focuses on encouraging people to engage peacefully and civically in next weekend’s events on June 14th,” a Walton spokesperson told Fox News Digital.

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“It is unrelated to the events we have seen unfold the past several days. Christy has provided no funding to organizations or individuals involved in the demonstrations in Los Angeles or other cities.”

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The White House responded critically to Walton’s message, noting it appeared disconnected from the priorities of the American electorate.

“Great, a left-wing billionaire feels like burning some of her inheritance for a PR stunt. It’s not going to change the fact that over 77 million Americans voted for mass deportations, border security, and America First trade policies — a mandate that the Trump administration is committed to using every lever of executive power to deliver on,” a White House spokesperson said.

In a separate statement, Walmart made clear that Walton’s views and actions do not represent the company.

“We condemn violence, including when it’s directed towards law enforcement, and the damaging of property,” Walmart said.

“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.”

Walmart added that it remains focused on ensuring the safety of its associates and customers, particularly in areas affected by recent unrest.

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