People across America are threatening to boycott Publix Super Markets in response to a member of the family’s founding fundraiser for former President Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally in Washington, DC, last month.
After it was revealed by the Wall Street Journal that Julie Jenkins Fancelli, a major Trump donor and heiress to the billion-dollar food chain, contributed $ 300,000 to the rally – most of the money needed to fund the rally – a move. boycott of the company launched quickly.
The Guardian reported Monday that for many, the “decades-long love affair” with the Florida food chain has been “over.” Former dissatisfied employers already upset by the company for supporting Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis have accused the food chain of voluntarily funding the violence.
“It was the last straw,” said one customer. “The insurrection at the Capitol, images of the police officer with a crushed head, individuals dressed as Vikings on the floor of the Senate … We will not call this normal. I am a private company and it is theirs to say how they want to contribute their money, but it is and my right to decide where I want to spend my dollars. “
As the news broke, Publix aired a declaration distancing himself from Fancelli, saying: “Ms Fancelli is not an employee of Publix Super Markets and is not involved in our business operations and does not represent the company in any way.
“The Capitol violence on January 6 was a national tragedy. The deplorable actions that took place that day do not represent the values, work or opinions of Publix Super Markets,” the company added.
But until then the hashtag #BoycottPublix it was already on trend on Twitter. A lot of commentators on the platform announced that they would no longer give the money to the food chain and called on others to join them in shopping elsewhere for food.
“Whole foods come here!” a boycott wrote.
Another SAPS, “Last week, I spent> $ 250 on Publix. This week, Fresh Market.”
Another boycott he proclaimed, “I stopped going to Publix when this story came up! They won’t receive a penny from me, so they can come back and donate to Trump. “
However, several others mocked the boycott and pledged to continue shopping at their beloved grocery store, which operates about 1,200 stores in seven southeastern states and is known for its exceptional customer service. saleand delicious subs.
Many have predicted that this boycott – like the one tried last year against Goya Foods – will eventually have a negative effect. Only time will tell.