People across America are reportedly threatening to boycott Publix Super Markets in response to a member of the company’s founding family fundraiser for former President Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally in Washington, DC, on last month.
After the Wall Street Journal revealed that Julie Jenkins Fancelli, a prominent Trump donor and heir to the $ 1 billion grocery chain, contributed a significant $ 300,000 to the rally, most of the money needed to fund the rally. . move to boycott the company quickly.
The Guardian reported Monday that for many the “decades-long love story” with the Florida-based grocery chain was “over.” Disgruntled former bosses were already annoying the company for its support of Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, accusing the grocery chain of voluntarily funding the violence.
“It was the last straw,” one customer said. “Insurrection in the Capitol, images of the police officer with his head crushed, people disguised as Vikings on the floor of the Senate … We will not say normal. They are a private company and it is theirs that they want to contribute their money, but also it is my right to decide where I want to spend my dollars. “
When the news broke, Publix posted a statement distancing himself from Fancelli, saying, “Ms. Fancelli is not an employee of Publix Super Markets and does not participate in our business operations or represent the company in any way.
“The violence at the Capitol 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 then the label #BoycottPublix it was already a trend on Twitter. A lot of platform commentators announced that they would no longer give their money to the grocery chain and asked others to join them to buy their groceries elsewhere.
“Here comes Whole Foods!” a boycott he wrote.
Another dit, “Last week I spent over $ 250 on Publix. This week, Fresh Market.”
Another boycott proclaimed, “I stopped going to Publix the moment this story came out. They won’t get a penny from me so they can turn around and give people like Trump. “
Still, several others scoffed at the boycott and pledged to continue shopping at their beloved supermarket, which operates about 1,200 stores in seven southeastern states and is known for its exceptional customer service, buy- one-get-one-free sales, and delicious subs.
Many predicted that this boycott, like the one attempted last year against Goya Foods, would backfire. Only time will tell.