"But the numbers haven't stopped Trump from relentlessly claiming that the economy is better than ever. In fact, his focus on "affordability" has only intensified in the wake of last week's elections, where economic issues were a key factor in the Democrats' success. Recently, Trump has been citing the price of a Thanksgiving dinner from Walmart as a key indicator of a thriving economy: In an interview clip posted to X, Trump boasted about the reduced cost of Walmart's Thanksgiving meal: "For Joe Biden, it was 25% more than it is for me at a later time.""
"He continued, using that 25% reduction as a mirror for the US economy: "Our energy costs are way down. Our groceries are way down. Everything is way down. And the press doesn't report it.""
""It's the biggest reduction in cost in the history of that - uhhh - chart, or whatever it is they do...they cover every element of Thanksgiving meals. 25% down. So, I don't want to hear about the affordability." While there is no "chart" involved, Trump is referencing Walmart's Thanksgiving Meal Basket, a promotion introduced in 2022 to offer a full holiday meal at an affordable price. On its website, the company notes that the contents of the curated meal can vary annually:"
Record-high grocery prices and rising utility costs have left many Americans spending more this year, with ABC News reporting seven in ten people spent more on groceries and utilities than last year. Despite consumer reports of higher costs, Trump asserts the economy is stronger and emphasizes affordability. He cites a reported 25% reduction in the price of Walmart's Thanksgiving meal as evidence, saying energy, grocery, and overall costs are down. Trump referenced Walmart's Thanksgiving Meal Basket, a promotion introduced in 2022, noting the curated meal's contents can vary annually.
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