Read more: 'We have a culture war to win': Trump supporters are having baristas write his name on their Starbucks cups. In January , Starbucks announced it planned to hire 10, refugees worldwide in the next five years. Trump supporters responded negatively, with some saying they were angry that Starbucks was hiring refugees instead of veterans.
Starbucks, however, does have a program in place to support veterans and their families, hiring thousands of military veterans and spouses. People are unsettled," Schultz said during a meeting with the company's support staff in Seattle in February Read more: Leaked video shows Howard Schultz telling Starbucks workers of Trump creating 'chaos' with economic impact. While Schultz did not specifically address Trump beyond the GOP tax plan, the then-Starbucks chairman also said he believed that the position of president should be one of "civility, of respect.
Read more: Starbucks' chairman slams GOP tax plan. On Sunday, Schultz said he was "seriously considering running for president as a centrist independent. In an interview with "60 Minutes," Schultz repeatedly criticized Trump's lack of qualifications and cited shortcomings of both Democrats and Republicans as a reason he would run as an independent.
He added: "Besides, America already has that! I only hope that Starbucks is still paying me their rent in Trump Tower! For you. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options. Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. Good Subscriber Account active since Shortcuts. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. Schultz wants a comprehensive immigration bill — essentially swapping increases in border security for a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who entered the country illegally.
Bipartisan majorities in the U. Senate passed such bills under both Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, but the bills were never taken up by Republicans in the House. Schultz thinks that wealthy people, himself included, should pay more in taxes. How wealthy? How much more? Axios Local Close. Sign up Arrow. Climate change. Local news Get smarter, faster about your hometown.
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