Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) had some pretty pressing thoughts regarding the proposed tax on imported goods from Mexico: it's "mucho sad" that the price of Corona and tequila would go up.
In a more serious note, Graham also said that while he's a supporter of increased border security, he doesn't see the point of levying a tariff on the U.S.'s third-largest trading partner.
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
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
People thought this tweet was mucho funny, and were quick to argue that the price of margaritas should be protected:
@LindseyGrahamSC @ScottMonty pic.twitter.com/DLmVDIcvaz
— Jesse Redniss (@jesseredniss) January 27, 2017
@LindseyGrahamSC I guess pic.twitter.com/YEVMvGL0lI
— manu saadia ?? (@trekonomics) January 26, 2017
@LindseyGrahamSC God bless you Senator for standing up for what's right at a time when we desperately need cheap Mexican booze
— Don Moynihan (@donmoyn) January 26, 2017
. @LindseyGrahamSC Also since we’re talking about food, what about guacamole? THIS IS IMPORTANT! #MuchoSadder.
— Elie. (@eliefares) January 26, 2017
@LindseyGrahamSC This is global economics 101. Did Trump take that class? Or did he skip that along with his Civics classes?
— Michael (@michael56519302) January 26, 2017