The conversation, critical of the economy under President Trump, invited right-wing commentators, including Matt Walsh, who suggested elected officials need to focus on rising costs. Particularly, he noticed grocery prices are high, and he argued politicians need to focus their efforts on domestic policy rather than foreign affairs.
Andrew Kolvet, a Turning Point USA spokesman, agreed, claiming college students were aware of the issue, too. He claimed, “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.”
He further cited one student, who told him, “A burrito shouldn’t cost $20.”
However, Thiessen wasn’t giving out sympathy. “Cry me a river. The burritos in the college cafeteria are included in your meal plan,” he responded.
Vance came out swinging then, offering a brutal diss: “I’m surprised to hear Mark say this. If you’ve ever met him in person, it’s quite obvious the man has never missed a burrito.”