Trump Just Took Credit For Making Thanksgiving Cheaper — Here Are The Actual Facts
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The president's claim is a little undercooked.
It’s time for a reality check on turkeys.
Grocery bills have risen higher over the past few months, and many Americans are worrying about the cost of Thanksgiving. To help, some retailers are offering promotions: Walmart, for instance, is selling a “holiday meal basket” that serves 10 people for around $40, which it says is its “most affordable holiday meal yet.”
President Donald Trump took credit for the deal this week, posting on Truth Social: “Walmart just announced that Prices for a Thanksgiving Dinner is now down 25% since under Sleepy/Crooked Joe Biden, in 2024. AFFORDABILITY is a Republican Stronghold. Hopefully, Republicans will use this irrefutable fact!”
In Walmart’s announcement, the company didn’t make any comparisons to Thanksgiving prices last year, or mention inflation (or former President Biden). And Trump’s claim isn’t entirely accurate.
Walmart’s Thanksgiving meal was a little pricier last year at $7 per person (serving eight people), but it featured 29 items, including a turkey. The 2025 meal averages about $4 per person, and while it feeds two extra people, it features only 23 items, including a $0.97-per-pound turkey (last year, the company offered turkeys at $0.88 per pound).
