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Starbucks

An American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It is the world's largest coffeehouse chain, specializing in specialty coffee roasting, marketing, and retail.

Website https://www.starbucks.com/

Updated Mar 13, 2026

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Jan 29, 2017

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Starbucks Pledges to Hire 10,000 Refugees in Response to Trump Travel Ban

In January 2017, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz issued a company-wide memo pledging to hire 10,000 refugees globally over five years as a direct challenge to President Donald Trump's executive order barring citizens from several Muslim-major…

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Mar 13, 2026

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Starbucks officially supports LGBTQ+ advocacy including Equality Act

Starbucks provides inclusive benefits for LGBTQ+ partners (transgender health coverage, fertility benefits), advocates for the Equality Act and Respect for Marriage Act, opposes anti-LGBTQ state legislation, and partners with Human Rights…

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Jun 18, 2025

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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol meets with RFK Jr. on MAHA menu alignment

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol met with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and agreed to further align the company's menu with the Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) initiative, focusing on low-sugar, clean-label optio…

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Jun 01, 2024

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Starbucks states support for transgender rights and healthcare benefits

Starbucks states on its official company site that it has long supported the transgender community, offers gender-affirming care coverage through U.S. medical plans, and opposes discrimination against transgender people. These positions co…

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Jan 29, 2017

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Starbucks Pledges to Hire 10,000 Refugees in Response to Trump Travel Ban

In January 2017, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz issued a company-wide memo pledging to hire 10,000 refugees globally over five years as a direct challenge to President Donald Trump's executive order barring citizens from several Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S.

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  2. Starbucks takes on Donald Trump

    Continue to Site >>> Edit - Facebook - Twitter - LinkedIn starbucks coffee sign Starbucks pledged yesterday to hire 10,000 refugees over the next five years as a direct response to President Trump’s polarizing order to suspend admittance of foreigners seeking asylum in the United States. The first phase will be a focused effort within the U.S. to hire immigrants who have served American armed forces as interpreters or in other support capacities, according to CEO Howard Schultz. The chain also promised to continue providing financial assistance to employees participating in the federal governm ...[truncated]

  3. Donald Trump suggests Starbucks boycott over red holiday cups

    Donald Trump suggests Starbucks boycott over red holiday cups Credit: AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill/Starbucks Newsroom/Mashable Composite Donald Trump is seeing red. The reality TV-star-turned-Republican-presidential-frontrunner waded into yet another political controversy on Monday by suggesting people boycott Starbucks over its decision to leave Christmas symbols off its ubiquitous seasonal coffee cups. SEE ALSO: Artist transforms ordinary Starbucks cups into colorful masterpieces "I have one of the most successful Starbucks, in Trump Tower. Maybe we should boycott Starbucks? I don’t know. Seriou ...[truncated]

  4. Trump supporters vow to boycott Starbucks over CEO's plan to hire refugees | Fox News

    Trump supporters vow to boycott Starbucks over CEO's plan to hire refugees | Fox News Fox News Expand / Collapse search Log In Watch TV Menu * #### Games Expand/Collapse Menu * Scattergories Daily * 5 Across the Letter Word Game * DownWords * Sudoku * Swap Words * Word Search * Icon Match * Daily Crossword Puzzle * Mini Crossword Puzzle * #### Deals Expand/Collapse Menu * Trending Deals * Gift Guides * Home Deals * Kitchen Deals * Tech and Electronic Deals * Health and Fitness Deals * Beauty and Fashion Deals * #### FOX Business Expand/Collapse Menu * Economy * Personal Finance * Markets ...[truncated]

  5. Trump Supporters Are Boycotting Starbucks Again

    Skip to main content clockmenumore-arrownoyesmobile - Cities Atlanta Austin Boston Carolinas Chicago Dallas Denver Detroit Houston Las Vegas Los Angeles Miami Nashville New Orleans New York Philadelphia Phoenix Portland, OR San Diego San Francisco Seattle Twin Cities Washington DC - At Home - TRAVEL - APP - Video - SHOP - BOOKS - COOKWARE - MERCH - WINE CLUB - GASTROPOD - Punch ✕ Filed under: - News - Starbucks - Business # Trump Supporters Are Boycotting Starbucks Again A pledge to hire 10,000 refugees has sparked outrage by Daniela GalarzaJan 30, 2017, 4:53pm EST If you buy something from an ...[truncated]

  6. Trump Suggests Everyone Boycott Starbucks at Rally in Springfield – NBC10 Philadelphia

    Trump Suggests Everyone Boycott Starbucks at Rally in Springfield – NBC10 Philadelphia # Trump Suggests Everyone Boycott Starbucks at Rally in Springfield ## "Did you read about Starbucks? No more Merry Christmas on Starbucks," Trump told a capacity crowd of thousands gathered to hear him speak at a pre-debate rally in Springfield, Illinois on Monday evening. Republican presidential contender Donald Trump is suggesting boycotting Starbucks over the minimalist design of its annual holiday cups. "Did you read about Starbucks? No more Merry Christmas on Starbucks," Trump told a capacity crowd of ...[truncated]

  7. Donald Trump Suggests Boycotting Starbucks Over Red Cup Controversy | Us Weekly

    Donald Trump Suggests Boycotting Starbucks Over Red Cup Controversy | Us Weekly Donald Trump is now weighing in on the controversy surrounding Starbucks' red holiday cups Tap Here To Add Us Weekly As A Trusted Source Add as a preferred source on Google Must be a Dunkin' Donuts guy! Donald Trump would rather do without Starbucks' red cups this holiday season. While speaking to supporters at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield, Ill., on Monday, Nov. 9, the Republican presidential candidate suggested that coffee and Christmas lovers should boycott the company. -- "Did you read ab ...[truncated]

  8. Trump Backs Crazy Boycott of ‘Jesus-Hating,’ Troops-Loving Starbucks

    Trump Backs Crazy Boycott of ‘Jesus-Hating,’ Troops-Loving StarbucksSkip to Main Content HOMEPAGE Politics**# Trump Backs Crazy Boycott of ‘Jesus-Hating,’ Troops-Loving Starbucks VENTI NUTS ## The Donald gets behind evangelical protest of ‘anti-Jesus’ coffee giant while ignoring their pro-veterans initiatives. Asawin Suebsaeng Asawin Suebsaeng Senior Political Reporter PublishedNov. 10 20157:29PM EST fb icontwitter iconemail iconreddit icon articles/2015/11/10/trump-backs-crazy-boycott-of-jesus-hating-troops-loving-starbucks/151110-swin-starbucks-tease_f6xqrd Photo Illustration by The Daily Be ...[truncated]

  9. Trump Floats Starbucks Boycott, Pledges Return Of ‘Merry Christmas’ - TPM – Talking Points Memo

    Trump Floats Starbucks Boycott, Pledges Return Of ‘Merry Christmas’ - TPM – Talking Points Memo ** ** Memberships View Options** Newsletters Subscribe** Get TPM Merch** Shop Now** Follow TPM ****** Send Comments and Tips * about * contact * careers * FAQ * terms of use * site status © 2024 TPM MEDIA LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ** Talking Points Memo Logo AboutSend Tips Latest 3 days ago Republicans Play Down State Efforts To Ban IVF As They Block Federal Bill To Protect It 3 days ago Men-Only, Christian-Only Secret Society Gets More Secret 4 days ago Unanimous Supreme ...[truncated]