Walmart criticized for selling shirts that say 'Impeach 45,' later removes them from website

In this Feb. 22, 2018, file photo, a shopper loads her car after shopping at a Walmart in Pittsburgh. Walmart Inc. reports earnings on Thursday, May 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
In this Feb. 22, 2018, file photo, a shopper loads her car after shopping at a Walmart in Pittsburgh. Walmart Inc. reports earnings on Thursday, May 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

The chairman of a student group that supports President Donald Trump on Monday criticized Walmart on Twitter after finding shirts for sale on the retailer's website that said "Impeach 45" and "Impeach Trump."

In response to Trump supporter Ryan Fournier's Twitter post, the retailer issued the following statement: "These items were sold by third-party sellers on our open marketplace and were not offered directly by Walmart. We're removing these types of items pending review of our marketplace policies."

Thousands of people jumped into the online debate on Tuesday. Several Twitter users urged shoppers to boycott Walmart until it removed the anti-Trump attire. Others defended the products, pointing out that hundreds of items for sale on the website carry the Trump election slogan "Make America Great Again."

Third-party products listed on the Walmart website have been an issue for the company. A T-shirt that said "Rope. Tree. Journalist. SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED," was removed from the website in December after complaints.

-- Nathan Owens

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