Target's LGBTQ stance under fire from both sides.

Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC) has criticized Target for selling Pride-themed merchandise, including designs by trans designer Erik Carnell's brand Abprallen, which featured images of skulls and pentagrams in pastel coloring. Target has reportedly removed Abprallen apparel and will be removing other Pride merchandise from its stores, after backlash from a minority of its customers and threats made to Target staff. This comes as conservative politicians across the US pass a slew of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, with many laws targeting the rights of transgender people. Over 540 anti-LGBTQ+ laws have been introduced in US states in 2023, according to data from the Human Rights Campaign.