‘Get a job, eat ramen like the rest of us’: A viral $20 burrito is sparking conservative debate over food prices
A viral $20 burrito is sparking a debate over food prices, and the affordability crisis , among conservatives and members of the GOP on social media. The debate began last week after Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet posted on X , “A burrito shouldn’t cost $20,” responding to a college student who complained to him over the hefty price. While the origin story of this particular $20…
A viral $20 burrito has ignited a debate among conservatives and Republican members on social media, sparking discussions about food prices and the affordability crisis that Americans face. The controversy started after Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet criticized a college student for complaining about the high cost of a burrito, which amounted to $20 when including delivery fees.
The affordability crisis, particularly the rise in living costs, has been worsening for years, with home prices up 81% and rents increasing 54% since 2017, while wages have only grown by 43%. A spokesperson from the right-leaning nonprofit Defense of Freedom Institute expressed concern that the GOP's response to the affordability crisis, which involves telling people to eat less expensive food, could lead to their defeat.
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