President Donald Trump is hitting back at economic naysayers with a powerful example of American affordability straight from Walmart’s shelves. His latest focus? A Thanksgiving meal bundle that’s slashing costs for hardworking families.
As detailed by NBC News, Trump has been vocal since Tuesday’s election setbacks, pointing out that Walmart’s 2025 Thanksgiving package is 25% cheaper than last year’s under Joe Biden. The catch? It’s got fewer items, down from 29 to 23.
This year’s bundle, priced under $40, skips extras like sweet potatoes, onions, and pecan pie, swapping in budget-friendly picks like standard rolls instead of Hawaiian ones. Still, with additions like a twin pack of stuffing and macaroni and cheese, isn’t this a practical win for families feeling the pinch?
During a Wednesday address to the American Business Forum, Trump declared, “Grocery prices are way down, and Walmart just announced that the cost of their standard Thanksgiving meal... is 25% lower than one year ago. That’s a big deal.”
And he’s got a point, even if the bundle’s lighter, because who needs every frill when the core of a holiday meal, turkey and trimmings, still makes the table for less? This is the kind of real-world saving that hits home for millions.
Trump hammered it again on Truth Social, stating, “2025 Thanksgiving dinner under Trump is 25% lower than 2024 Thanksgiving dinner under Biden, according to Walmart.” Let the left whine about missing marshmallows; most Americans just want a break at the checkout line.
By Thursday, speaking to White House reporters, Trump called the Walmart deal “better than a poll” with “everything included. From the trimmings. To the turkey.”
Sure, it’s not every last item from 2024, but with a meal for ten at under $4 a head, this isn’t about luxury, it’s about getting through tough times with dignity. That’s a message the elite media might not grasp, but Main Street does.
Walmart backed the narrative, saying, “This year, Walmart is raising the standard even higher — with the most affordable holiday meal yet.” If big corporations are stepping up to ease the burden, why are critics so quick to nitpick instead of celebrate?
Grocery prices are still up 2.7% year-over-year per the Consumer Price Index, though Thanksgiving-specific costs dipped 2-to-3% according to Wells Fargo. Trump’s spotlight on Walmart’s deal isn’t the whole story, but it’s a tangible rebuttal to the doom-and-gloom crowd obsessed with inflation stats.
An NBC News poll claims only 34% of voters feel Trump met their economic hopes, and Democratic wins in places like New Jersey leaned on cost-of-living gripes. But are we really going to let a few missing sides overshadow a clear step toward affordability?
The White House touted other cheap holiday bundles at Aldi and Target, claiming Trump is “winning the war on high prices.” They’re right to cheer, but they should ditch the apology tour and own the fact that his policies are starting to bite into bloated costs.
Trump’s broader plan, with bold tariffs and tax cuts, gets a boost from this Walmart story as he called it an “economic miracle” on Wednesday. Progressive hand-wringing over workforce policies can’t erase the reality of a cheaper holiday meal on the table.
Voters see through the spin from both sides, and while a leaner bundle isn’t perfection, it’s proof that leadership focused on American wallets can deliver, even if incrementally. The left’s affordability obsession feels more like a campaign slogan than a solution when compared to this kind of direct relief.
Ultimately, Trump’s push on Walmart’s Thanksgiving deal is a reminder that after Tuesday’s rough losses, he’s still fighting for the little guy’s budget. If we’re serious about rebuilding this economy, let’s start with savings like these and stop letting ivory-tower critics dictate what a real family feast should cost.
