Grocery Prices Aren't What He Says

Summary

The president touts plummeting prices on avocados, berries, and eggs—backed by private data—claiming a major affordability win. But the bigger picture tells a different story: government data shows grocery prices up nearly 3% year-over-year, the largest increase in two and a half years. While some drops are real—thanks to bird flu recovery and olive oil c…

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The president touts plummeting prices on avocados, berries, and eggs—backed by private data—claiming a major affordability win. But the bigger picture tells a different story: government data shows grocery prices up nearly 3% year-over-year, the largest increase in two and a half years. While some drops are real—thanks to bird flu recovery and olive oil crop rebound—other essentials like fresh produce and meat are soaring, with tomatoes up 40% and coffee climbing sharply. Consumers are feeling t

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