Daniel Lopez Jr.
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“We're feeling the pinch. I can't give raises right now,”
Daniel Lopez Jr. · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14
Lopez said his restaurants have been hurt by higher prices and fewer patrons, and he cannot give raises.
“You can go to our grocery stores, and there's no more carne asada. Everyone's doing hot dogs and burgers now because it's too expensive.”
Daniel Lopez Jr. · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14
Lopez described how rising costs have changed what local grocery stores carry and what people eat.
“You don't know if those people are good or bad.”
Daniel Lopez Jr. · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14
Lopez, who supports a strong border, expressed uncertainty about whether people coming from Mexico are good or bad.
“Twenty years ago, Mexico was different. Violence has stirred up a lot of people leaving the country,”
Daniel Lopez Jr. · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14
Lopez, a three-time Trump voter, discussed conditions in Mexico driving people to leave the country.