Outgoing congressman says to ‘eat ramen’ and stop complaining about rising prices

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTexas Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw ignited a social media uproar by dismissing voter concerns about the affordability crisis, specifically regarding the cost of a $20 burrito. Crenshaw, who recently lost his primary election, advised people to “stop whining, get a job, eat Ramen” when faced with high prices, drawing criticism for his unsympathetic stance. His comments, labeled “ragebait,” provoked widespread anger and derision, particularly from fellow conservatives who highlighted his past contradictory statements on inflation. Several people pointed to the Republican’s own contradictory past output on the same subject, including one tweet from September 2021 in which he had written: “America: our food prices are too high what are you doing about inflation? Biden admin: just be vegan and stop complaining you bunch of rubes.”The debate also involved conservative columnist Marc Thiessen and JD Vance, with Vance engaging in fat-shaming, underscoring the broader challenge Republican candidates face with voter concerns over the cost of living. In fullTexas Republican sparks social media storm with post telling Americans to ‘stop whining’ and ‘get a job’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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