DALLAS—The backlash against Target continues as conservative groups launch petitions and campaigns demanding that the company remove LGBT products, particularly merchandise aimed at children.
Target came under fire this week as details of the store’s “Pride Month” merchandise, which included products made for children, appeared on social media and were picked up by news outlets.
Calls to give the retailer the “Bud-Light treatment” have grown louder on social media over Target’s embrace of rainbow-colored onesies for babies and “tuck-friendly” women’s swimsuits for men identifying as women.
Conservative groups have launched petition drives and campaigns against Target LGBT merchandise as displayed May 24, 2023. (Darlene McCormick Sanchez/The Epoch Times)
Target responded by removing some of the LGBT merchandise, citing safety concerns for employees who allegedly had been threatened….