Target refuses to sell Mark Levin’s new book, fearing it may offend Democrats. However, the company denies this claim.

Target Faces Backlash for Refusing to Sell Mark Levin’s New Book

Target has found itself in the midst of controversy once again. After receiving criticism for prominently displaying LGBT “pride” merchandise in stores, the retail giant is now facing backlash for refusing to sell conservative author Mark Levin’s upcoming book, “The Democrat Party Hates America.”

In a tweet, Levin revealed that Target had informed his publisher, Simon & Schuster, that they would not carry his book due to concerns that the title might offend certain customers. Levin called this move “corporatist left-wing censorship.”

Target has informed my publisher, Simon & Schuster, that it will not carry my new book when it is released on September 19. It claims that certain customers might be offended by the title. Imagine that! So, the corporatist leftwing censorship begins. I will discuss this in…

— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) July 5, 2023

Levin encouraged interested readers to order his book online instead. He expressed gratitude to Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Books-A-Million for supporting his work.

Target will not carry THE DEMOCRAT PARTY HATES AMERICA because it might offend Democrats. Pathetic. You can go to https://t.co/qUZvhEf1BI and order directly, without going through Democrat-Party corporatists. I want to thank Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Books-A- Million for… pic.twitter.com/pqzZVgGqAC

— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) July 6, 2023

Target’s decision sparked outrage on social media, with many accusing the company of censorship.

Not to worry. @target has built up so much goodwill with conservatives that I’m sure they won’t mind.@marklevinshow

And BUY his book! https://t.co/3E8ftAUuEj

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) July 6, 2023

Another good reason not to shop at Target… https://t.co/PJN4iT8csn

— Chip Roy (@chiproytx) July 5, 2023

Target reminding conservatives not to shop there, in case tuck-friendly swimsuits and chest-binders for pride month weren’t enough. https://t.co/qzyZtRTQsF

— Brent Bozell (@BrentBozell) July 6, 2023

Michael Jordan could teach Target CEO a lesson he might have missed at UCLA School of Management:
“Republicans buy sneakers, too.”

— joeterranova (@joepterranova) July 6, 2023

Target responded to the controversy, stating that they had never banned Levin’s book. While they expressed concern about the word “hate” in the title, they clarified that the book would be available for sale on its release date.

The Western Journal reached out to Target for further comment, and the company provided the following statement:

“We’ve been offering this book for pre-sale since mid-June. As we have with Mark Levin’s past books, many of which are currently available for sale at Target, we’ll offer his newest title for sale when it is available on September 19.

The use of the word ‘hate’ in the title caused our team to reach out to the publisher, but as stated, we are continuing to offer this book for pre-sale now and it will be available for sale on its release date. We regret any confusion this situation caused.”

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