House Republican Dan Crenshaw Apologizes After Telling Americans to “Stop Whining” and “Get a Job”
Dan Crenshaw’s post on food prices drew criticism from conservatives and liberals alike, with users calling out his message as dismissive.
- On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Texas Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw ignited a social media uproar by dismissing voter concerns about affordability, telling people to "stop whining, get a job, eat Ramen" regarding a $20 burrito.
- The controversy began when Turning Point USA's Andrew Kolvet noted anecdotal evidence that students were paying $20 for a burrito; Crenshaw, who recently lost his primary, intervened to argue the market does not care what items "should" cost.
- Critics labeled his comments "ragebait" and highlighted his contradictory past. In September 2021, Crenshaw mocked the Biden administration regarding inflation, writing: "America: our food prices are too high what are you doing about inflation? Biden admin: just be vegan and stop complaining.
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GOP Rep Draws Heat Over 'Get a Job, Eat Ramen' Response to Inflation Woes
Texas Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw has triggered a conservative backlash after mocking Americans angry about high food prices and telling them to 'stop whining.' The row began on X after Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet shared a comment from a college student about the cost of everyday food. 'One of our TPUSA college students gave me his take on affordability: 'A burrito shouldn't cost $20,'' Kolvet wrote. He said the problem was partly…
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The Independent (US)Outgoing congressman says to ‘eat ramen’ and stop complaining about rising prices
Republican tells Americans to 'stop whining, get a job, eat Ramen' as cost of living soars
Former Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) drew swift conservative backlash Tuesday.In a social media post uploaded to X Wednesday night, Crenshaw told Americans struggling with rising food costs, "Stop whining, get a job, eat Ramen like the rest of us did in college, on a budget with [four] roommates."Crenshaw's post followed a viral conservative debate over food prices. It began when a Turning Point USA college student complained that a burrito costs $20…
Crenshaw On Food Costs: "Stop Whining, Eat Ramen"
“Just hearing about this dumb $20 burrito debate so just thought I’d make the losers on social media angry before going to bed. Stop whining, get a job, eat Ramen like the rest of us did in college, on a budget with 4 roommates. The market doesn’t care what you think something ‘should’ cost. Only communists care (they set prices remember? Then everyone starves, remember?) Are you a communist? Or are you an American adult male capable of handling…
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