Newsom criticizes Target for betraying LGBTQ community by removing Satan-related products.

Target CEO Accused of Betraying LGBTQ+ Community

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed Target CEO Brian Cornell Tuesday for “selling out the LGBTQ+ community to extremists” after the liberal corporation pulled its newly released, Satan-linked LGBTQ+ merchandise from stores.

Target recently faced backlash from customers after it removed the LGBTQ brand Abprallen, associated with British designer and Satanist Eric Carnell, from its “Pride Collection” released in May. California’s left-wing leader blasted the decision on Twitter, stating that there is a systematic attack on the gay community happening across the country.

Target’s Response

Target Corp. instructed its southern stores to move their “Pride Collection” to the back of the store to “avoid a Bud Light situation,” Fox News reported. Target also removed from all its stores a “pride” sweater and tote bag designed by Carnell, whose Esty shop page shows shirts and pins with slogans like “Satan respects pronouns” and “burn down the cis-tem.”

Target is also “reviewing” many other items from its over 2,000-product “Pride Collection,” which includes “tuck-friendly” swimsuits in the women’s section meant to hide male genitalia. Target said in a statement to Reuters it was adjusting its marketing plans for the “safety” of its employees “given these volatile circumstances.”

Political Response

Critics of Target’s latest marketing launch berated the corporation for pushing a dangerous transgender agenda on children. Sen. Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) tweeted Tuesday, “Even by the standards of woke corporations, [Target’s] partnership with a satanist to push the trans agenda on children is remarkable.” Rep. Nancy Mace (R., S.C.) tweeted, “Bud light: shocks and insults their customers. Target: hold my beer.”

Conclusion

Target’s decision to remove LGBTQ+ merchandise from its stores has sparked controversy and criticism from both political figures and the LGBTQ+ community. The corporation’s response to the backlash has been to adjust its marketing plans for the “safety” of its employees. The situation highlights the ongoing debate over the representation and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community in mainstream society.

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