Heiress of American Walmart Retail Giant, 76 -year -old Christy Walton received harsh criticism from supporters of President Donald Trump after funding an entire page announcement on The New York Times In support of the “No Kings” movement, which provides for demonstrations contrary to authoritarianism and republican actions on June 14 – US Flag Day and Trump’s birthday.
Christy Walton’s initiative caused Fury among Trump supporters, and, in many trumpland circles, was spoken by giant Walmart, who has a heritage in $ 765 billion.
According to New York Posta company spokesman said Christy’s opinions “are in no way connected or endorsed by Walmart” and that “she is not part of the board, nor has any role in business decisions.”
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The Walton family, one of the richest in the United States, often maintains discretion and avoiding involvement in large controversies.
Although not directly mentioning Trump, the announcement says that people should “mobilize” and “be civilized” in the performance of acts. It is estimated that 1,500 demonstrations will take place across the country on the 14th. A spokesman for Christy Walton said she funded the announcement to encourage “people to engage in a peaceful and civic way.”
The president of the United States, in turn, plans for the 14th a major military parade in Washington.
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Christy Walton was married to John Walton, one of the sons of Walmart founder Sam Walton. She inherited part of the fortune after her husband’s death in a plane crash in 2005. Currently lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, far from the company’s headquarters, located in Bentonville, Arkansas. According to Forbes, the widow’s heritage is estimated at $ 19.3 billion.
