"If you look at the individual Targets across America, they're feeling the wrath of the consumer," Kelly commented on her show on Wednesday. Target will review a line of swimsuits marketed for its ability to "tuck" genitalia for transgender women, as well as some children's merchandise, following the threats to staff, Reuters reported. She said those items would be the ones "at the center of the most significant confrontational behavior" from customers, adding: "Our focus now is on moving forward with our continuing commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community and standing with them as we celebrate Pride Month and throughout the year." On Tuesday, Target spokesperson Kayla Castaneda told Newsweek the retailer would be removing items due to "threats impacting our team members' sense of safety and wellbeing while at work." The controversies sit at the heart of a culture war, and feed into a broader debate about the acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals in public life. While experts have said such campaigns provide an opportunity for brands to appeal to consumers in new markets, critics have accused companies of alienating their traditional customer base. Several brands have been the target of condemnation from conservatives over marketing products for the LGBTQ+ community. Slaven Vlasic/Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Kelly laid into the retailer over its LGBTQ+ Pride range on Wednesday. Megyn Kelly on May 18, 2022, in New York City, and a Target store on February 28, 2023, in San Rafael, California.
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