AGs warn Target CEO about their real priorities

State AGs Send Chilling Note to Target CEO Exposing Their True Priorities

In response to the growing protests against Target stores, a coalition of 15 Democrat attorneys general has taken a stand. They have sent a powerful letter to Target CEO Brian Cornell, urging him to restore their support to the LGBT community and to take legal action against those making “anti-LGBTQIA+ threats.”

The protests against the retail giant began last month, sparking outrage on social media. Users discovered that Target was selling “tuck friendly” bathing suits for transgender individuals, Pride-themed apparel for teens, children, and infants, and had connections to an allegedly Satanic brand.

These controversial products led to a boycott of Target by consumers who opposed them, resulting in significant financial losses for the company.

Target responded by removing some of the controversial items, citing the safety of employees as their reason. However, this attempt to resolve the conflict with conservative protesters only drew backlash from the LGBT community.

According to The Washington Post, the removal of merchandise led to bomb threats targeting Target stores in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Utah. Some of these threats accused Target of betraying the LGBTQ+ community.

“You have betrayed the LGBTQ+ community. You are pathetic cowards who bowed to the wishes of far-right extremists who want to exterminate us,” read one emailed threat.

“We will not tolerate intolerance nor indifference. If you are not with us, then you are against us. That is why we placed a bomb in each of your locations, evacuate now as this is only to cause economic damage.”

Despite these threats, none of them have turned out to be credible. The coalition of state attorneys general, in their letter to Target, blamed the threats solely on “anti-LGBTQIA+” individuals and made no mention of threats from the LGBT community.

The attorneys general expressed their unwavering support for the LGBTQIA+ community and condemned the intimidation and destruction of Pride-related merchandise. They urged Target to consider taking legal action against the “bullies” who harassed LGBT customers and offered their assistance in prosecuting such individuals.

“As we see it, Target has been the victim of potentially criminal acts, in response to which we encourage you to reach out to responsible authorities. We stand ready to help address anti-LGBTQIA+ threats and harassment in Target stores,” they wrote.

The attorneys general also condemned states that have enacted laws limiting LGBTQIA+ rights and performances. They emphasized that Pride merchandise like Target’s helps LGBTQIA+ people see the support they have and that fringe voices and bullies do not represent society at large.

The letter reminded Target of state laws that protect the sale of LGBT products and allow for the prosecution of those who seek to prevent it. They assured Target that their offices are ready to work with them to combat anti-LGBTQIA+ harassment.

The letter was signed by attorneys general representing Massachusetts, Minnesota, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.

Source: The Western Journal