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Target stores in at least five states, including Oklahoma, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont and Louisiana were targeted with hoax bomb threats amid backlash over its Pride collection
Daily Mail UK ^ | June 14, 2023 | Will Potter

Posted on 06/14/2023 1:52:01 AM PDT by Morgana

Target stores in at least five states have been targeted with disturbing hoax bomb threats amid backlash to its LGBTQ+ Pride product decisions.

The retail giant's market cap has plummeted over $15 billion in the wake of its Pride release, leading the brand to pull some of its controversial products in the face of 'threats' to staffers.

But the decision to remove the items reportedly fueled the bomb threats, with some reportedly saying Target 'betrayed the LGBTQ+ community'.

According to the Washington Post, the hoaxes were reported in Oklahoma, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont and Louisiana, although no explosives were found.

Several local news outlets have claimed they have received the threatening emails, which claim bombs were placed inside their local Target stores.

This included Louisiana news outlet KLFY, which reported the hoax threat was motivated by backlash to Pride merchandise and corporate decisions to cave to the pressure.

'You have betrayed the LGBTQ+ community,' the email reportedly said.

'You are pathetic cowards who bowed to the wishes of far right extremists who want to exterminate us.

'We will not tolerate intolerance nor indifference. If you are not with us then you are against us. That is why we placed a bomb in each of your locations, evacuate now as this is only to cause economic damage.'

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy
KEYWORDS: bombhoax; domesticterror; fbi; pride; pride2023; target
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'You have betrayed the LGBTQ+ community,' the email reportedly said.

Yep...there is an Audrey Hale 2.0 out there somewhere. Don't go near a Target people!!!

1 posted on 06/14/2023 1:52:01 AM PDT by Morgana
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To: Morgana

“ ‘You are pathetic cowards who bowed to the wishes of far right extremists who want to exterminate us.

And yet they are the ones issuing bomb threats.


2 posted on 06/14/2023 1:56:28 AM PDT by Redcitizen
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To: Redcitizen

I said it the other day and I’ll say it again. I would not go near a Targay now for anything. Now more than ever some unhinged tranny might go in and shoot up the place like Audrey Hale did at that school. These people are mental so just stay away from them and stay away from Targay.


3 posted on 06/14/2023 2:01:43 AM PDT by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor. )
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To: Morgana

That’s gay


4 posted on 06/14/2023 2:14:03 AM PDT by struggle
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To: Morgana

“amid backlash over its Pride collection.”

Not “amid backlash over its Pride collection.”

But rather in reaction to over its decision to scale back or de-emphasize its Pride collection.

They used a false headline to deflect blame for the bomb threats away from the violent ones issuing the bomb threats to the peaceful ones merely withholding their money and business.

Terribly misleading headline.


5 posted on 06/14/2023 2:16:02 AM PDT by one guy in new jersey
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To: Redcitizen

Glad target is being attacked by both sides now.


6 posted on 06/14/2023 2:24:57 AM PDT by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks, and have the will to use them.)
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To: Morgana
About 20 years ago, I was curious what was in a Target store.

Went in, walked around, saw nothing of interest, walked out.

About 40 years ago, I tried 2 Budweiser beers.

YUK! A good ale is better than any amount of that swill.

7 posted on 06/14/2023 2:29:04 AM PDT by Mogger
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To: Morgana

Target is getting it from both ends. The trannies are the ones that are threatening violence. They deserve to go out of business.


8 posted on 06/14/2023 3:05:50 AM PDT by George J. Jetso
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To: Morgana

The way the headlines were written, you would have thought it was because the collection was PUT in the stores instead of removing it. Intentionally, no doubt to hold conservatives in a terrible, violent light.

We see you, pedophiles.


9 posted on 06/14/2023 3:05:59 AM PDT by Cowgirl of Justice
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To: joma89

I wouldn’t step foot in a target store, but threats are uncalled for. Just stop spending your money on products that you disagree with their politics or social agendas.
I found a beer I like better than bid light. My mo ey no longer supports AB-inbev.


10 posted on 06/14/2023 3:51:47 AM PDT by TermLimits4All ("If you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything.")
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To: Morgana

These people are mental. They are the domestic terrorist that Biden is embracing.


11 posted on 06/14/2023 3:54:07 AM PDT by DownInFlames (P)
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To: Morgana

“Target stores in at least five states have been targeted with disturbing hoax bomb threats amid backlash to its LGBTQ+ Pride product decisions.“

Getting an idea about who you jumped into bed with, Target?


12 posted on 06/14/2023 4:05:58 AM PDT by TalBlack (We have a Christian duty and a patriotic duty. God help us.)
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To: Morgana

So the right boycotts bushiness, the left calls in bomb scares. Who are the wack jobs?


13 posted on 06/14/2023 4:12:09 AM PDT by shoff (Vote Democrat it beats thinking!)
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To: Morgana

Antifa.


14 posted on 06/14/2023 4:29:48 AM PDT by popdonnelly (All the enormous crimes in history have been committed by governments.)
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To: Morgana

Going woke makes your store a security risk. Don’t shop at Target, they’re now a target.


15 posted on 06/14/2023 5:04:46 AM PDT by ViLaLuz (2 Chronicles 7:14)
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To: Morgana

Anyone know where Chris Wray was?


16 posted on 06/14/2023 5:06:46 AM PDT by bray (Dr Fauxi killed millions)
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To: Morgana

Trans supremists. Who would have thunk it.


17 posted on 06/14/2023 5:07:26 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: Morgana; All

The bomb threats will be blamed on the right.
If this stuff is so popular/needed why doesn’t
someone start their own store for that stuff?
NH, VT and NY (at least part of it) is all
deep blue territory. It’s the chain nationally
that pulled the merch.


18 posted on 06/14/2023 5:08:56 AM PDT by raccoonradio
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Here in MA on Rt 128/I-95 message signs are saying
HAPPY PRIDE—PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY


19 posted on 06/14/2023 5:11:04 AM PDT by raccoonradio
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To: George J. Jetso
Target is getting it from both ends.

You can bet they are enjoying that!

20 posted on 06/14/2023 5:11:22 AM PDT by 17th Miss Regt ( )
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