on an unrelated issue, last week, families gathered around the table to give thanks and enjoy a plate or two of turkey, mashed potatoes, casserole, cranberry sauce, and more. Except, this year, the Thanksgiving feast cost more than last year--because of what? President Trump's economic policies are driving up the prices of groceries. The President claims the opposite, but that is not a fact. In a social media quote, President Trump said, ``Prices for a Thanksgiving Dinner is now down 25% . . . since 2024.'' ``AFFORDABILITY,'' he said, ``is a Republican Stronghold.'' Does the President of the United States actually have any conversations with families who are shopping for groceries? Here is the truth: Costs are going through the roof because of President Trump and his MAGA policies. The American people know this. Recent polling from none other than FOX News shows that nearly two-thirds of Americans blame President Trump for higher prices--FOX News. Listen to my constituent Tria, who wrote to me from Chicago. After experiencing the sticker shock at a South Loop grocery store, she said: No matter if it's organic or not . . . it's still going to be an arm and a leg for it. It's like you're spending your soul on groceries. Another constituent Esther said: A loaf of bread costs us $4, and it looks like it's getting smaller. I know what she means. Tria and Esther are not alone in their shared frustration.
On the recordDecember 1, 2025
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Discussing the impact of President Trump's economic policies on grocery prices during a speech.
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