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Walmart denies false TikTok rumors claiming stores will close amid government shutdown
Walmart refutes social media claims of store closures on Nov. 1 amid SNAP benefit cuts affecting 42 million Americans, attributing rumors to viral TikTok videos.
- Videos falsely claiming Walmart will shut down due to a government shutdown and loss of SNAP benefits have spread on social media.
- Walmart has denied these rumors, stating 'We will continue to be open for business.'
- The government shutdown could affect SNAP benefits for millions of Americans if it extends into November.
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Walmart denies rumors claiming stores closing due to government shutdown
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Walmart is shutting down circulating rumors in viral social media posts about stores closing due to the government shutdown and the pausing of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Several videos recently posted on TikTok falsely claim the Bentonville-based retailer is shutting its doors as the calendar approaches Nov. 1, the day more than 40 million Americans could have their SNAP benefits pa…
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