"For months, President Donald Trump has falsely claimed that food prices have gone down under his watch - but a new federal report shows that prices have increased overall since he reentered the White House, particularly for some staple items. Trump has peddled false narratives regarding price decreases at several junctures, including in late November, when he claimed that costs for groceries were down by 25 percent, citing the price of an annual deal offered by Walmart on holiday foods."
"For the category of "food at home" (e.g. grocery food items), costs increased at a rate of 2.4 percent year-over-year. For the broad category of meats (beef, pork, ham, poultry, seafood, etc.), prices increased by 6.9 percent. On specific items within that category, price increases were more profound - the cost of ground beef, for example, went up by 15.5 percent in 2025. Coffee, which two-thirds of Americans drink each day, also saw sharp price increases, going up by 19.8 percent."
President Donald Trump claimed grocery costs fell, including a purported 25 percent drop tied to a Walmart holiday deal that contained fewer items. A Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index report shows food prices rose year-over-year. "Food at home" costs increased 2.4 percent. The broad meats category rose 6.9 percent, with ground beef up 15.5 percent in 2025. Coffee prices increased 19.8 percent. These figures signal notable inflation in staple grocery items and continued upward pressure on household food expenses.
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