"Under the second Trump administration, the government has used food stamps as a political football, showing a willingness to expose poorer Americans to malnutrition to score political points."
"Between January 2025 and January 2026, the average cost of ground beef went up from $5.54 per pound to $6.75, even as Donald Trump insisted that the price of beef is going down."
"Kennedy's interest in meat—he has stated that he eats a 'carnivore' diet consisting of meat and fermented foods—has unearthed that well-known diagram, the food pyramid."
Food prices in American supermarkets are rising, influenced by tariffs and political decisions. The Trump administration has used food stamps politically, risking malnutrition among the poor. ICE has targeted street vendors, and American farmers face higher fertilizer costs due to geopolitical tensions. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promotes meat consumption despite rising prices, while his actions have disrupted public health and understanding of food's role in health. His carnivore diet advocacy raises questions about the relationship between food choices and health.
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