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Trump's Grocery Claims Clash with Rising Food Costs

11/13/2025

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Trump's Price Claims

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed grocery prices have decreased, citing Walmart's 2025 Thanksgiving meal as 25% cheaper than last year.
He said 2025 meal is smaller, with fewer items than in 2024.
Bureau of Labor Statistics data show food costs rose 3.1% year over year.
The White House faced backlash for using DoorDash data to support inflation claims.
Experts say private data cannot replace official metrics amid a government shutdown.

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Trump's Grocery Claims

U.S. President Donald Trump draws criticism from CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins over his grocery-price claims, including 'Mission: Accomplished'.
During a government shutdown, Trump insisted grocery prices were falling despite ongoing affordability struggles.
Collins noted his rhetoric shifts, saying inflation is under control while aides acknowledge limits on federal price influence.
Voters remain focused on the economy as Trump blames Democrats, signaling a gap between his assertions and public sentiment.

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Trump's Price Claims

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed grocery prices have decreased, citing Walmart's 2025 Thanksgiving meal as 25% cheaper than last year.
He said 2025 meal is smaller, with fewer items than in 2024.
Bureau of Labor Statistics data show food costs rose 3.1% year over year.
The White House faced backlash for using DoorDash data to support inflation claims.
Experts say private data cannot replace official metrics amid a government shutdown.

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