NYT Columnist Apologizes for 'Insensitive' Tweet Complaining About $78 Airport Meal

NYT columnist David Brooks admitted he "screwed up" with viral tweet complaining about $78 airport meal
Tweet showed Brooks' expensive airport meal and drink, saying it's why Americans think the economy is terrible
Brooks faced backlash for being out of touch and not understanding regular families' economic struggles
Restaurant responded that Brooks' alcoholic drink accounted for most of the high bill
Brooks apologized, saying he was "insensitive" and should not have written the tweet

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