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Dec 5, 2025
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How did Target respond to criticism and customer concerns during the 2025 boycott?

Target’s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in January 2025 triggered sustained consumer backlash that organizers turned into a nationwide boycott; the campaign coincided with ...

Dec 8, 2025
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What were Target's public statements and policy changes in response to the 2025 boycott?

Target voluntarily announced an end to several high-profile DEI programs in January 2025, including winding down its REACH pledge to invest in Black-owned businesses, and company filings and executive...

Dec 5, 2025
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Has Target faced consumer backlash or boycotts over donations tied to Trump-supporting PACs or politicians?

Target has faced organized consumer backlash and calls for boycotts tied to its political and corporate decisions — notably its reported donation to Trump’s inaugural committee and its rollback of div...

Dec 9, 2025

What legal, regulatory, or activist actions emerged from the 2025 boycott and how did Target address them?

The 2025 boycott of Target, triggered by the company’s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, produced sustained consumer pressure that depressed foot traffic (as much as 9.5% ...

Feb 6, 2026

What was Valerie Jarrett's response to Roseanne Barr's tweet and how did she frame the incident?

responded to ’s 2018 racist tweet by calling the episode “,” urging collective responsibility to push back against racially charged speech and pointing to the role of leadership and civic engagement i...

Dec 8, 2025

What statements did Target executives and the board issue during the 2025 boycott and subsequent weeks?

Target executives and board members issued few direct, public statements during the early 2025 boycotts; company filings acknowledged that Target “modified and concluded” certain DEI programs and warn...