United StatesA Halloween costume marketed as a World War II-era German soldier outfit has drawn criticism after being sold by Target, Walmart, and Amazon. The costume, produced by Orion Costumes, was reportedly removed from Target and Amazon's websites following complaints on social media, though it remained available at Walmart as of Tuesday. Critics argue that the gray military-style uniform resembles Germany's armed forces during World War II and should not be marketed as a Halloween costume. The product description does not mention Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler, or the Nazi Party, instead promoting it as a vintage-themed costume inspired by the 1940s. The controversy follows similar backlash against Target over a children's clown costume linked to racist imagery.
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