“Posters Urging Boycott of Bezos-Linked Met Gala Appear Across NYC”

The upcoming 2026 Met Gala has sparked protests and calls for a boycott due to its lead sponsors, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, being appointed as honorary co-chairs. Activists, motivated by Amazon’s alleged worker exploitation and its connections to ICE through Amazon Web Services, have spread the message via posters across New York City. The campaign, spearheaded by the British political activism group Everyone Hates Elon, takes a stand against economic inequality and Amazon’s labor practices.

Posters depict symbols like urine-filled bottles, highlighting complaints of delivery drivers lacking restroom access, and tear gas canisters, indicating AWS’s role in supporting ICE operations. Everyone Hates Elon has made the posters available for download, and the effort to fund the campaign has raised significant public support. Critics and campaigners stress that an effective protest should include boycotting both the Gala and Amazon for meaningful impact.