Post made with X Retailer Target says it will close stores in red states and open more in blue states.
WOKE aims to close stores in red states and relocate only to blue states: “Stick to areas where you feel safe.”
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How many blue states are left on the US map?
🤔https://t.co/OH3zSmTJTB— Sam Ghannoum (@Sam230560) November 12, 2024
Verdict: False
There is no evidence that Target is closing stores in red states. This claim began as satire.
Fact check:
Social media users claim Target will close stores in red states and open more stores in blue states. 1 user I wrote“The goal is to close stores in red states and relocate only to blue states. “Stick to areas where you feel safe.” 😂 How many blue states are still left on the US map? ”
That claim is false. There is no evidence States in red indicate Target plans to close stores. (Related: Is Target installing devilish fixtures in its stores?)
This claim appears to have begun as satire. Title of article posted on satirical website Espot “We will stick to areas where we feel safe, with the goal of closing stores in red states and relocating only to blue states,” it reads. Satire contains: Disclaimer It says, “Note: This is satire and not truth.”
satirical reading text“In the wake of Donald Trump's recent victory, Target issued a bold statement explaining that 'sticking to areas where we feel safe' is their new operating principle.” Target said. not released Statement regarding store relocation to new area.
target is closed 9 stores According to the Dispatch, the state will be an all-blue state by 2024. 2023 target opened Seven of the 21 stores are in the red.
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