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Walmart Withdraws Ads | from Elon Musk's X Following Controversy Walmart Withdraws Ads | from Elon Musk's X Following Controversy Introduction : Walmart Withdraws Ads :  Walmart, one of the prominent brands associated with Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter), has decided to cease its advertising on the platform, joining the ranks of major corporations distancing themselves from Musk's controversial statements. Walmart's Initial Stance and Last Straw :  Walmart initially refrained from following other brands in announcing a "pause" on Twitter when Musk endorsed an antisemitic conspiracy theory.  However, Musk's recent tirade against advertisers became the tipping point, prompting Walmart to make the decision to halt advertising on X. Walmart's Official Statement :  A spokesperson for Walmart clarified the decision, stating, "We are not actively advertising on X.  This is not about a specific change to our advertising policies. We've simply dec