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Christy Walton, a heir to Walmart Fortune, put a non -party advertisement in New York Times Using Americans to maintain national dignity, respect the Allies and participate in civic discourse. Many saw this in response to Trump’s external policies.
While the US technology titans were in a hurry to announce their banners for the Trump administration, the billionaires in the broader political spectrum were a little more precautive.
Still, it seems that one of Walmart Fortune’s heirs has quietly entered the political discourse, with a reminder that the dignity of the American nation is not sold.
Christie Walton, 76, costs approximately $ 17.8 billion after marrying the Walmart Dynasty. Her husband was John Walton, the son of the founder of the food giant Sam. He died in a plane crash in 2005, with his widow inheriting part of his shares.
This weekend, the billionaire has released an ad in New York Times, To understand that “the views presented here are only those of Christie Walton.”
The ad for the first time, reported by Bloomberg and depicts an image of the Liberty statue, is a paid political advertisement, headed by the US, USA, USA.
Advertising photos were shared on social media. Among the calls for action are: “We honor our commitments and stand by our allies,” “We protect against aggression and dictators” and “We respect our neighbors and trading partners.”
A man familiar with Walton’s motive, told Bloomberg that the message was intended to be unparted and encouraged people to express their opinions.
The track ends: “Show yourself, attend your mayoralties, be civil.”
Given Walton’s call for respect for trading partners in America, many connect the points between the missing and the last White House actions.
Since President Trump took office, foreign policy between America and its key trading partners has shifted: tariffs have been imposed on China, as well as in Canada and Mexico, provoking revenge from Uncle Sam’s neighbor.
President Trump and His administration has also been delayed many times that Canada will become his “51st State”, as well as calls into question the sovereignty of Greenland. Trump claims to acquire the nation “one way or another” for the United States that has outraged politicians in Denmark, As Greenland is part of the National Kingdom.
President Trump has also broken feathers abroad after public spitting with Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski.
Fortune He did not receive a response from the contact details provided in Christie Walton’s ad.
Walton’s philanthropic work
Both Christie and her son Lucas Walton turned their attention to philanthropic work focused on sustainability and the environment.
Christie founded Ialumbra (Innovacionesalumbra), which focuses on the unification of commercial and charity organizations to strengthen the commitment of community, economies and land and the ocean environment.
This includes working as improving the vitality of the ocean, land cultivation and water resources to keep up with the change of population and the construction of the well -being of the community.
It is also reported that Christie has raised funds in Jackson Hole, Wayo, former Vice President Kamala Harris during his presidential campaign. Per Bloomberg, tickets for the event ranged from $ 1.250 to $ 100,000.
Her son Lucas founded Builders Vision in 2014, which invests and advocates for a business, deciding the challenges of sustainability in the oceans, food and agriculture and the energy sector.
Lucas, who also inherited a significant share of Walmart in her father’s will, costs approximately $ 36 billion.
At present, only two members of the Walton family, Stewart Walton and Gregory Penner serve on the Walmart board.
This story was originally presented on Fortune.com