Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Crenshaw’s “Eat Ramen” Comment Sparks $20 Burrito Backlash

8/7/2026

50 7 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) urged “stop whining, get a job, eat Ramen” on Aug 5, 2026.
Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet posted claim that burrito should not cost $20, prompting AEI fellow Marc Thiessen to reply “Cry me a river” and Vice President JD Vance to mock him missing burrito.
Fiscal conservatives blamed delivery fees for $20 burrito prices while commentators Alex Bruesewitz and Ryan Girdusky criticized Crenshaw, citing his loss.

History

Historical Context

The modern Tea Party sprang from Ron Paul’s 2008 campaign and a February 2009 Santelli rant, culminating in the September 12, 2009 Taxpayer March on the Capitol organized by FreedomWorks and Americans for Prosperity. Its anti-spending message helped Republicans win 63 House seats in the 2010 midterms, a populist surge echoed by Rep. Dan Crenshaw’s 2026 warning about soaring food prices.

1 of 2

Story summary

Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) urged “stop whining, get a job, eat Ramen” on Aug 5, 2026.
Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet posted claim that burrito should not cost $20, prompting AEI fellow Marc Thiessen to reply “Cry me a river” and Vice President JD Vance to mock him missing burrito.
Fiscal conservatives blamed delivery fees for $20 burrito prices while commentators Alex Bruesewitz and Ryan Girdusky criticized Crenshaw, citing his loss.

1 / 2