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Walmart Takes Heat For Selling ‘All Lives Matter’ Shirts

Discount retail giant Walmart found itself in hot water this week after keyboard warriors discovered the retailer selling “All Lives Matter” t-shirts on its website. Once word got out, Walmart was hit with a swift and vicious onslaught of hate and harassment on social media.

Walmart Faces Backlash Over ‘All Lives Matter’ Shirts

TMZ reported that the backlash against Walmart erupted on social media on Tuesday, when users discovered that Walmart Canada was selling a black “All Lives Matter” t-shirt along with a few other ‘_______ Lives Matter’ slogans.

It didn’t take long for the situation to explode, as an onslaught of social media users called Walmart out:

Walmart Canada Responds

Walmart Canada responded by trying to deflect blame, instead saying a third party seller was selling the shirts.

“This item is sold and shipped by a third party seller,” the company said in a statement. We’ve forwarded your comments to the appropriate department to look into further. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.”

However, this did nothing to stop the backlash, so Walmart later released a lengthier statement.

“We stand against any form of racism or discrimination. We promote listening, seeking to understand and embracing individual differences,” Walmart Canada said, adding that it will be reviewing its third-party marketplace merchandise to make sure they comply with its terms and conditions.

Walmart’s U.S. Website Sells ‘All Lives Matter’ Shirts as well

It has since been reported that Walmart’s U.S. website sells All Lives Matter shirts as well through a company called Old Glory.

Another third party brand called Trendy USA sells counterpoint “All Lives Matter?” t-shirts that include the tagline, “If All Lives Really Mattered To You, We Wouldn’t Be Protesting. BlackLivesMatter.”

Who would have thought the simple phrase “all lives matter” would become so controversial?!

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