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August 7, 2026
Rep. Dan Crenshaw Faces Backlash Over ‘Stop Whining’ Comments
- Rep. Dan Crenshaw belittled concerns over rising grocery prices, telling Americans to 'get a job'.
- His comments drew significant backlash on social media, including from fellow conservatives.
- Crenshaw later apologized, acknowledging the challenges many face with rising costs.
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- Crenshaw weighs in on 'dumb' $20 burrito sparking debate over affordabilityAug 7, 2026 at 12:24 PM · The Hill
- Texas Republican sparks social media storm with post telling Americans to ‘stop whining’ and ‘get a job’Aug 7, 2026 at 12:33 PM · Independent