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Trump’s Grocery Gaslighting: How Billionaires Got Fat While You Got Scraps

The myth of Trump as a populist champion doesn’t hold up under the weight of rising prices, stagnant wages, and his billionaire-friendly policies.

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Tony Michaels
Dec 09, 2024
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The Grocery King’s Latest Claim

Donald Trump made headlines recently when he told Meet the Press that he “won on groceries.” The former president—known for his hyperbolic claims—suggested he singlehandedly tamed grocery prices, framing himself as a champion of the common shopper. But let’s unpack this statement. Did Trump really save you a dime on bacon …

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