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MAGA Commentator Suggests Veggie Burgers Amid Beef Price Surge
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Core Event
Bill Mitchell, host and founder of the conservative podcast YourVoice America, posted on X urging Americans to try veggie burgers as ground-beef costs climb. In his message he described “a little lettuce, tomato, pickles, a portobello mushroom, slice of Swiss cheese. Excellent.” The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that ground-beef prices reached $7.16 per pound in August, a 0.6 % rise from July and 7.9 % higher than a year earlier—more than double the overall inflation rate of 3.4 % and triple the food-inflation rate.
Background & Context
The price spike follows a severe cattle shortage linked to a screwworm infestation, which some critics tie to the Trump administration’s earlier cuts to monitoring programs. In response, former President Donald Trump announced a plan last month to import 300,000 metric tons of ground beef, though he did not disclose the source countries. Food writer Eric Schlosser cautioned that imported beef could pose health risks to U.S. consumers.
Reactions & Criticism
Mitchell’s suggestion drew swift pushback across the political spectrum. American singer-songwriter Brad Skistimas mocked the idea, saying it didn’t belong in “The Golden Age of America.” Libertarian writer Alan Mosley and right-wing personality Owen Shroyer both labeled the post a “midterm-winning message.” Senior political reporter Aaron Blake quipped that Mitchell had unlocked a “new backup plan.” Pollster Mark Mitchell of the Honest Polling Company simply replied, “MAGA!”
Verbatim Quotes
- “I just feel like ‘ The Golden Age of America ’ wouldn't include conservative influencer accounts trying to sell us on veggie burger alternatives,” — American
- “A little lettuce, tomato, pickles, a portobello mushroom, slice of Swiss cheese. Excellent.” — News He
- “That's the message to win midterms!” — Mark Mitchell, host and founder of conservative podcast YourVoice America
