Vice President JD Vance and Marc Thiessen Exchange Criticism Over College Food Prices

Vice President JD Vance and former George W. Bush speechwriter Marc Thiessen engaged in a public exchange regarding food prices on college campuses. Thiessen responded to a post by Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet, who highlighted a student's complaint about $20 burritos, by stating, "Cry me a river. The burritos in the college cafeteria are included in your meal plan." Vance later responded by referencing Thiessen's weight, saying, "If you’ve ever met him in person, it’s quite obvious the man has never missed a burrito." Thiessen has criticized Vance's leadership in the Trump administration's negotiations with Iran, stating that Vance's approach has hindered U.S. strategic interests. Vance's comments drew criticism from Democrats, including former Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau, who remarked on Vance's social media activity.