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Burrito price debate sparks internal conflict in Trump's Republican Party

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A debate over the rising price of burritos has ignited a significant internal conflict within Donald Trump's Republican Party. The controversy began when a conservative youth organization spokesman highlighted that a burrito shouldn't cost $20, attributing the high cost to "Biden-era inflation." This statement sparked a backlash, with some Republicans criticizing the youth for expensive tastes, while others defended them and warned of potential political consequences in upcoming elections. AI

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Burrito price debate sparks internal conflict in Trump's Republican Party

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

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

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