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Barack Obama has come under major fire this week.

For his handling of the worsening situation in Iraq? No.

For reaching over the Sneeze Guard at Chipolte.

Prior to addressing the White House Summit on Working Families on Monday, the President of the United States stopped by the Mexican fast food joint, making his desired burrito bowl fillings as clear as possible.

While doing so, however, Obama breached the restaurant’s code of etiquette, extending his entire forearm into no-man’s land. What are you thinking, POTUS?!?

White House photographer Pete Souza Tweeted the picture soon after this embarrassing event took place, proving he’s either a Chipolte newbie… or is secretly working for the Republicans.

 

Backlash against Obama quickly filled up social media, meanwhile, with one Twitter user bringing his complaint directly to Chipotle corporate headquarters.

And he received a response!

We’ll make sure that Mr. President is well aware of our restaurant’s guidelines! Just stay calm. I mean, look at me, I’m calmer than you are, dude, replied the company’s Customer Service Consultant.

We can’t defend Obama for this snafu, but we can understand his desire to fill his bowl with the healthiest ingredients possible.

No Commander-in-Chief wants to end up with any of the following items, after all: