How the humble burrito triggered a Maga ‘civil war’ in Trump’s party

How the humble burrito triggered a Maga ‘civil war’ in Trump’s party The price of the Mexican dish is at the centre of an inflation row, with one lawmaker telling US youths to stop whining and ‘eat ramen’ Debate over the price of a burrito is causing indigestion for President Donald Trump’s Republican Party, which fears being punished for the high cost of living in November’s midterm elections. The Mexican speciality – rice, beans, meat and other toppings wrapped in a tortilla – is beloved by many Americans as a comforting, filling and inexpensive meal. Not any more, argues Andrew Kolvet, a spokesman for the conservative youth organisation Turning Point USA. “One of our TPUSA college students gave me his take on affordability: ‘A burrito shouldn’t cost $20.’ Yeah, a lot of this is a hangover from Covid and Biden-era inflation, but the lived experience is the same: It just feels like basic things cost too much,” Kolvet said in a viral social media post this week. Those comments set off what Fox News, the Republicans’ favourite channel, is describing as a “civil war” within the party. Some conservatives questioned the cited price and accused American youth of having expensive tastes while others came to their defence – and warned of political fallout.