Walmart heiress Christy Walton reportedly placed a New York Times ad in March promoting American values—then allegedly reappeared in a similar June version linking Walmart to “peaceful protests,” sparking online outrage. Critics, including the Hodge Twins and viewers of SquirrelTribe’s livestream, are calling for boycotts and accusing Walmart of funding unrest. As investigations unfold, the debate heats up around corporate influence and protest politics.
