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flag A Starbucks barista in California refused to write "Charlie Kirk" on a drink over political concerns, sparking backlash after a viral video.

flag A Starbucks barista in Yucaipa, California, reportedly refused to write "Charlie Kirk" on a customer's drink, citing a company policy against political names, sparking controversy. flag The incident, captured in a TikTok video, showed the barista initially agreeing but later refusing, later writing "loser" on the cup. flag The event follows the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and has fueled a social media backlash, with some calling for a boycott. flag The situation has drawn comparisons to Starbucks' past allowance of Black Lives Matter apparel, raising questions about consistency in handling political expressions.

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