Christy Walton, an heiress to the Walmart fortune, has reportedly funded a full-page advertisement in the New York Times' Sunday edition, promoting the nationwide "No Kings" protests, as per images circulating on the internet.
The protests are scheduled for June 14, with the aim of encouraging Americans to voice their opposition to the Trump Administration, as stated on the group's website.
"No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance," the organization declared. "From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we're taking action to reject authoritarianismand show the world what democracy really looks like." The advertisement, allegedly funded by Walton, featured the headline "NO KINGS JUNE 14 MOBILIZE" above an image of the Statue of Liberty, accompanied by a QR code that directs to the 'No Kings' website.
The advertisement, as reported by the Daily Caller, read, "We are the people of the United States of America. The honor, dignity, and integrity of our country are not for sale." The No Kings protest is expected to draw millions of participants, with over 1,800 protests planned across the country.
A spokesperson for the No Kings protest told the Daily Caller, "We saw the ads Ms. Walton posted independently in newspapers this past weekend. People from all walks of life support No Kings because our country was founded on the idea that we answer to the peoplenot to authoritarian overreach or violence. We hope everyone can join us on June 14 in this movement."
Walton, who is the widow of John Walton, the second son of Walmart founder Sam Walton, is known for her philanthropic activities. She inherited approximately one-sixth of John's estate when he died in a 2005 plane crash. As of June 10, 2025, her net worth is estimated to be $19.3 billion.
During the 2020 presidential campaign, Walton was a significant supporter of the Lincoln Project, an organization that funded anti-Trump and Democrat advertisements in battleground states. In January 2020, she reportedly donated $20,000, becoming the first billionaire to fund the project. Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings reveal that Walton continued to donate to the group even after Biden's inauguration in 2021, contributing $50,000 in May 2021.
The upcoming No Kings march coincides with Flag Day and President Trump's 79th birthday, both of which fall on June 14. However, due to the U.S. Army's 250th birthday parade scheduled in downtown Washington, D.C., No Kings has announced it will not host an event in the District.
The website statement reads, "On June 14Flag DayDonald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isnt staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else." This statement underscores the group's commitment to challenging what they perceive as authoritarianism and their dedication to upholding democratic values.
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