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People threaten to boycott Publix after grocery chain's heiress donated $300K to 'Stop the Steal' rally

[The Blaze] People across America are reportedly threatening to boycott Publix Super Markets in response to a member of the company's founding family fundraising for former President Trump's "Stop the Steal" rally in Washington, D.C., last month.

After it was revealed by the Wall Street Journal that Julie Jenkins Fancelli, a prominent Trump donor and the heiress of the billion-dollar grocery chain, contributed a hefty $300,000 to the rally — the lion's share of the money needed to fund the rally — a movement to boycott the company quickly launched.

The Guardian reported Monday that for many, "the decades-long love affair" with the Florida-based grocery chain was "over." Disgruntled former patrons already upset at the company over its support for Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis accused the grocery chain of willingly funding violence.

"It was the last straw," one customer said. "Insurrection at the Capitol, images of the police officer with his head being crushed, individuals dressed as Vikings on the floor of the Senate. ... We're not going to call this normal. They are a private company and it is their business how they want to contribute their money, but it's also my right to decide where I want to spend my dollars."

As the news broke, Publix issued a statement distancing itself from Fancelli, saying, "Ms. Fancelli is not an employee of Publix Super Markets, and is neither involved in our business operations, nor does she represent the company in any way.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-02-16 06:49|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 always boycotting something. who cares

Posted by Chris 2021-02-16 10:27|| 2021-02-16 10:27|| Front Page Top

#2 Good. I won't have to contend with them when I go shopping.

Posted by M. Murcek 2021-02-16 12:18|| 2021-02-16 12:18|| Front Page Top

#3 People across America

A logical fallacy, as there are no Publix supermarkets in forty-five states.

Posted by Raj 2021-02-16 13:52|| 2021-02-16 13:52|| Front Page Top

#4 Never heard of it until discussion about them being WuFlu Shot Centers. From what I've heard, it sounds like they do a good job.

Everyone should get the shot!
Nobody should shop Publix!

Its like watching a bucket calf try to figure if it wants to get stuck in the fence, or an old tire.

Posted by swksvolFF 2021-02-16 15:33|| 2021-02-16 15:33|| Front Page Top

#5 Well, it was a hell of an “event” she sponsored!

Posted by Lonzo Hapsburg5562 2021-02-16 16:55|| 2021-02-16 16:55|| Front Page Top

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