Silke Jasso
President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday for construction to begin on the 2000-mile wall that will physically divide the United States and Mexico’s border.
On Thursday, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer suggested that the wall would be paid for by Mexico — the initial payment of the wall appears to have fallen on the American taxpayer — with the addition of a 20 percent tariff on goods from the country.
Needless to say, people were not happy at the thought of many beloved goods becoming more expensive.
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One dissenter included Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who truly channeled the American spirit with his opposition:
Simply put, any policy proposal which drives up costs of Corona, tequila, or margaritas is a big-time bad idea. Mucho Sad. (2)
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 26, 2017
“Simply put, any policy proposal which drives up costs of Corona, tequila, or margaritas is a big-time bad idea. Mucho Sad,” he tweeted.
The tweet was part two of his thoughts regarding the payment proposal:
Border security yes, tariffs no. Mexico is 3rd largest trading partner. Any tariff we can levy they can levy. Huge barrier to econ growth /1
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 26, 2017
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People responded with a mix of thanks and confusion, seeing as many who agreed with the tweet did not share Graham’s political views elsewhere:
https://twitter.com/alafairburke/status/824734733468852224
https://twitter.com/AustinOnSocial/status/824735264878628864
https://twitter.com/JordanUhl/status/824736629617225728
https://twitter.com/JRSprott/status/824742189465006080
