Target Pulls Pride Items Due To Threats

A person goes to Target in San Rafael, California on Feb. 28. The Target store is shown in a picture. The picture was taken by Justin Sullivan. The person in the picture looks like they are hiding.

On Feb. 28, a client goes to Target in San Rafael, Calif.

Target will remove some Pride Month merchandise from its store shelves. People have been angry about some of the products. The store says its workers have received threats.

The big store said on their site they want to support the LGBTQIA+ group. But they won't sell some things now because some people made threats. This made workers feel worried.

The company said they are making changes to their plans because things are unstable. They are taking out things that cause problems.

June is Pride Month. Some items were already on sale.

NPR asked Target some more questions, but Target didn't answer. NPR wanted to know which things were taken away and if Target was making their security better.

Abprallen, a brand that features spooky imagery like skulls and Satan in pastel colors, is being removed from the company's stores and website, according to Reuters. The brand is LGBTQ-themed.

Target got criticism from conservative activists and media because they are selling swimsuits that help trans women hide their genitalia. These swimsuits are called "tuck-friendly" and are for women.

Target sells swimsuits for adults that are suitable for tucking, but they don't sell them for kids or in kid sizes, despite rumors online. The AP confirmed this information.

Target is reviewing some products, including swimsuits. However, they haven't removed them yet. This information comes from Reuters.

People have thrown displays promoting Pride on the floor at a Target store. This happened on social media. The company has also received criticism from the public.

Kelley Robinson, who is the president of the Human Rights Campaign, tweeted that extremist groups aim to divide us. They don't just want rainbow products to vanish, but they want us to vanish too.

For the past ten years, Target has celebrated Pride with the LGBTQ+ community. She wants Target to show their support by doubling down on their commitment to the community.

Michael Edison Hayden, who works for the Southern Poverty Law Center, said that Target's decision could cause more violent threats. The Southern Poverty Law Center is a group that fights for civil rights and keeps track of hate crimes. Michael Edison Hayden is an investigative reporter who has a lot of experience in this area.

He said Target must support the LGBTQ+ community if they publicly show it. It’s important for them to stay committed. If they give up, it shows bullies can win, making the situation worse than before.

Target is getting criticism and threats of boycott for their products supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

Anheuser-Busch launched an ad campaign with a trans influencer. The campaign featured Dylan Mulvaney. The campaign faced a lot of criticism on social media. Bud Light, the company behind the campaign, saw sales go down.

Target CEO Brian Cornell spoke with Fortune's Leadership Next podcast and shared that the company aims to help "all families." Cornell also shared that the company's emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and fairness has aided in its progress over the past nine years.