In 2025 at a news conference, President Donald trump stated that the cost of a standard thanksgiving meal will be about 25% lower, citing data from Walmart. While a specific Walmart meal basket did cost less, it included fewer items and smaller portions than the 2024 basket. This may mislead people into thinking that all thanksgiving groceries at Walmart are 25% cheaper, rather than just the Walmart meal basket. This claim has widely circulated on social media, raising concerns amongst users.
Official data from the US bureau of labor statistics shows that food food prices actually have increased by 2.7% year over year, with items like turkey and eggs up drastically compared to last year. This demonstrates that despite the claim of a 25% decrease, grocery costs have risen, meaning the statement misrepresents price trends.
