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Trump's AG Sec. Defends Viral $3 Meal Claim, Cites 1,000 Simulations and $15.64 Daily Cost

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Jan 21, 2026
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins confirmed a viral grocery cost comment but left reporters and the public with more questions than answers. During a White House press moment tied to new federal dietary guidelines, Rollins said her team had “run almost 1,000 simulations” and that a nutritious meal could cost between $3 and $4 when c…

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