Andrew Trull, a spokesperson for Starbucks, issued a statement denying any alterations in the company's stance or policies concerning Pride or other heritage month celebrations.
"Instead of being a calm and trusted voice of science and reason, the American people felt let down, often deceived and left damaged," said Rep. Wenstrup.
Senator Cornyn said, “For too long, the People’s Republic of China has collected Americans’ healthcare data without anywhere near sufficient scrutiny. This legislation would confront this growing national security threat and ensure private genetic information doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.”
This transition is on full display with the resurgence of former President Donald Trump in the region, who is currently the front-runner for the 2024 GOP nomination.