Starbucks CEO Steps Down

“Howard Schultz, who built the coffee chain into a global giant, is leaving the company. He has been an outspoken leader on civic issues, and this move has reignited speculation that he might plan a run for political office,” the Washington Post reports.

New York Times: “Mr. Schultz’s decision to retire, a plan he said he privately outlined to the board a year ago, will most likely stoke speculation that he is considering a run for president in 2020. He is frequently mentioned as a potential candidate for the Democratic Party and has become increasingly vocal on political issues, including criticizing President Trump last year as ‘a president that is creating episodic chaos every day.'”