Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz is in for a bumpy ride with Trump-hating liberals if he decides to run as an independent for president.

At a book event tonight in New York City, Schultz was confronted by a protester, who heckled him relentlessly.

“I am seriously considering running for president as a centrist independent,” Schultz said.

“And I wanted to clarify the word ‘independent,’ I view merely as a designation on the ballot,” he said.

Suddenly, the protester interrupted.

“Don’t help elect Trump, you egotistical, billionaire asshole!” the man shouted.

“Sit down!” someone yelled in response.

As news broke this weekend that Schultz may challenge Trump as an independent, the President took to Twitter to taunt the CEO.

“Howard Schultz doesn’t have the ‘guts’ to run for President!” Trump tweeted.

“Watched him on 60 Minutes last night and I agree with him that he is not the ‘smartest person.’ Besides, America already has that! I only hope that Starbucks is still paying me their rent in Trump Tower!”