Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
J. Alas

Charlie Kirk Starbucks Order Sparks Outrage After Barista Refuses to Write His Name

A Starbucks worker declined to write ‘Charlie Kirk’ on a tea order, prompting viral debate and a corporate response online.

A request for a £3.75 (Approximately $4.60) tea order has triggered national conversations on TikTok after a Starbucks barista in California declined to write the name 'Charlie Kirk' on a customer's cup.

The incident, recorded in a now-viral TikTok video, occurred weeks after the murder of Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old right-wing political activist, on 10 September 2025.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.