Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, a potential independent presidential candidate, apologized for claiming that he had 'probably' spent more time with the military than any other 2020 candidate over the last decade
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, a potential independent presidential candidate, apologized Thursday for claiming that he had"probably" spent more time with the military than any other 2020 candidate over the last decade.
The remark earned a swift rebuke from Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg; the South Bend, Indiana, mayor is a veteran and was deployed in 2014.Buttigieg isn't the only 2020 presidential candidate with a significant military background. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, who is also running, joined the Hawaii National Guard in 2002 and volunteered to deploy in 2004, serving two tours of duty, including in Iraq.
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