The response to Starbucks saying they'll hire 10,000 refugees has shown how divided America is right now
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Following President Donald Trump’s executive order on Friday to ban the entry of Syrian refugees into the US until further notice, along with enforcing a 90-day ban to six other nations which have a majority of Muslims living there, one CEO has hit back.
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said in an open letter to Starbucks staff on Sunday that they plan to hire 10,000 refugees over the next five years “in the 75 countries around the world where Starbucks does business”.
According to the CEO, the recruitment will happen in the US first and would focus on “individuals who have served with US troops as interpreters and support personnel.”
Starbucks CEO responds to Trump's Executive Order with plans to hire 10,000 Refugees over 5 years in 75 countries https://t.co/2PKfByzqzp pic.twitter.com/BCqz6fIimu
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 29, 2017
But it would appear Trump supporters aren’t happy at all with this move from Schultz – and so they’ve been showing their feelings with #boycottstarbucks on Twitter.
While President Trump is working to get Americans jobs, Starbucks CEO wants to hire 10,000 refugees.
— #ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) January 30, 2017
What about us?#BoycottStarbucks
Starbucks is planning on hiring 10,000 refugees instead of helping the US economy by hiring 10,000 out of work Americans. #BoycottStarbucks
— Deplorable Mike (@deplorable_mt1) January 30, 2017
Wonder how many Starbucks are in the red... big mistake @Starbucks #BoycottStarbucks pic.twitter.com/tpWx0atDEH
— Josh (@JoshNoneYaBiz) January 30, 2017
Calls for a boycott of Starbucks have, of course, angered many people … and they’ve taken over the hashtag to share their dismay, plus show their support for the coffee giant’s plan to hire so many refugees.
Starbucks to hire refugees
— Craig Rozniecki (@CraigRozniecki) January 30, 2017
Trumpsters: "Boycott Starbucks!"
5-year-old detained at airport
Trumpsters: "Eh, whatever"
Starbucks offers 10,000 jobs to refugees, gets boycotted by alt-right and conservatives. Cuz that went so well with Rogue One and Hamilton.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) January 30, 2017
Thank you @Starbucks for giving people who have had everything taken away from them a chance at a normal life. End the #boycottstarbucks ☕️
— Taylor (@taypnicole) January 30, 2017
I came on to #BoycottStarbucks thinking they did something terrible. Nope. They are being decent human beings. Thank you @Starbucks
— Mari🖤RunningWithHer (@Indecisive_Mari) January 30, 2017
And some have a plan.
racists: #boycottStarbucks
— XO Podcast 🎧 (@TheXOPodcast) January 30, 2017
me in Starbucks: pic.twitter.com/G2sodYxcdl
I'll be stopping for a coffee from @Starbucks on my way to tonight's protest against the #MuslimBan #BoycottStarbucks 🙋🏻☕️
— Ruth Lee (@yoursruthlessly) January 30, 2017
Which leads us nicely on to introducing the new hashtag that’s popped up – #drinkstarbucks.
everyone go to starbucks today! #drinkstarbucks
— spookydoll♡ (@urbandoll) January 30, 2017
Hum...usually make coffee at home and take it to work, but think l'll stop by my local Starbucks instead. #BoycottStarbucks #DrinkStarbucks
— Cedric Evans (@Ced_Evans) January 30, 2017
#BoycottStarbucks? Nah, I'll #DrinkStarbucks today.
— leah lantern (@Crazy_Mofoo) January 30, 2017
And they’re sure going to enjoy that coffee.
Hey, who wants to #DrinkStarbucks today to support compassion and altruism? There's a latte in my future for sure🥐☕️
— Claire Davidson (@clairemackenzi_) January 30, 2017
#BoycottStarbucks?
— Jaime Lopez (@Lopeezie) January 30, 2017
No, I'm gonna #DrinkStarbucks, while reading Trial Balloon for a Coup and sharing #ReasonsToProtest!#mondaymotivation
Oh my God, my iced latte tastes even more delicious with a side of humanity.
— Andrea Portes (@andrea_portes) January 30, 2017
Save America, #drinkStarbucks!
Don't #BoycottStarbucks












