November 16, 2025 · Economy, Trade & Fiscal Policy
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Trump Claims Grocery Prices 'Much Lower' Than Biden Era; Data Says Otherwise
In mid-November 2025, President Trump said grocery prices were already "much lower" than during the Biden administration and claimed Thanksgiving meals cost about 25 percent less. Bureau of Labor Statistics data cited by fact-checkers showed the opposite trend: grocery prices rose 1.4 percent between January and September 2025 and were 2.7 percent higher than the same period in 2024.
CNN and other outlets found that while a handful of items, notably eggs, became cheaper, a far larger number of grocery products increased in price during 2025. The claim relied on selective examples rather than the broader cost-of-living data most consumers experience at checkout.
The episode reflected a recurring administration strategy of asserting economic success through repetition rather than measurable evidence, even as affordability remained a top concern for voters across the political spectrum heading into the following year.
CNN and other outlets found that while a handful of items, notably eggs, became cheaper, a far larger number of grocery products increased in price during 2025. The claim relied on selective examples rather than the broader cost-of-living data most consumers experience at checkout.
The episode reflected a recurring administration strategy of asserting economic success through repetition rather than measurable evidence, even as affordability remained a top concern for voters across the political spectrum heading into the following year.
Sources
- Trump Claims Grocery Prices 'Much Lower' Than Biden Era; Data Says Otherwise — CNN
- Fact check: Grocery prices are up, not ‘way down’ as Trump claimed — CNN, 2025-10-24 Supporting