New York Times writer draws ire for complaining about $78 airport meal

After David Brooks posted a photo of his burger and whiskey, many pointed out the cost of the drink probably pushed up the tab

In a social media post that would prove (ironically) costly, the conservative New York Times columnist David Brooks complained about the price of food at Newark airport in New Jersey.

This meal just cost me $78," Brooks wrote, adding: This is why Americans think the economy is terrible."