Washington, D.C. — A simple question about masculinity turned into a viral moment this week when Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) responded to a Fox News interview with a comment that’s now lighting up conservative circles online.
“I don’t drink out of a straw, brother. That’s what the women in my house do,” Burchett said with a grin, reacting to a segment inspired by Jesse Watters’ “Rules for Men.” The Fox News producer had asked lawmakers whether they agree that “real men” shouldn’t drink from straws. Burchett’s answer was clear—and it’s striking a chord with everyday Americans tired of woke overreach and cultural confusion.
This moment isn’t just about straws—it’s about values.
Trump Reinstates Plastic Straws in Federal Use
President Donald Trump echoed similar sentiments earlier this year with an executive order reversing the Biden administration’s ban on single-use plastics. The move brought back plastic straws in federal buildings, military cafeterias, and other government-run facilities.
“Paper straws don’t work,” Trump stated firmly in February. His executive order reestablished common-sense policies and challenged the narrative that environmentalism should trump practicality.
Biden’s Eco Agenda: An Inconvenient Overreach?
The Trump order came in direct response to former President Joe Biden’s 2024 initiative to eliminate government use of single-use plastics by 2035. The Biden White House claimed plastic use “threatens public health” and “pollutes the environment,” but critics argue the policy was more about optics than outcomes.
Under Biden, Americans saw a push for paper alternatives that were often less durable, more costly, and wildly unpopular. The move stirred frustration, especially among older generations who remember a time when products were made to last and policy was rooted in function, not feelings.
A Win for Freedom, Function, and Common Sense
Burchett’s comment—paired with Trump’s executive action—represents more than a culture war jab. It’s a reminder that American values like personal freedom, practicality, and tradition still matter. Whether it’s rejecting paper straws or pushing back against government overreach, more Americans are saying “enough is enough.”