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Lucy Williamson

Target removing Pride collection from shelves after 'intense backlash and violent threats'

Target has announced its removing certain items from stores and making changes to their LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, in response to an intense backlash and violent threats.

The decision comes after some customers violently confronted workers over the range.

Target declined to disclose the specific items being removed but it was revealed that the "tuck-friendly" women's swimsuits, designed to allow trans women who have not undergone gender-affirming surgeries, attracted significant attention and controversy.

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