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flashman13

(1,755 posts) Fri Nov 7, 2025, 05:18 PM Friday

Trump was crowing that Walmart's Thanksgiving dinner is 25% cheaper than last year. That's a lie.

That's because last years dinner included 21 items and this years only includes 15 items. And some name brand items have been replaced by Walmart store brands.

If Republican lips are moving they are lying.

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Trump was crowing that Walmart's Thanksgiving dinner is 25% cheaper than last year. That's a lie. (Original Post) flashman13 Friday OP

Does a fifth of the country get its Thanksgiving dinners at Walmart? DFW Friday #1

That information came from Brian Tyler Cohen. I trust the accuracy of his reports. flashman13 Friday #2

not vouching for the numbers rampartd Friday #4

And the turkey this year is 2.5 lbs smaller Kaleva Friday #3

It's actually 23 items this year vs 29 items last year plus just a 13.5 lb Turkey as opposed to 16 lb last year Wiz Imp Friday #5

DFW

(59,342 posts)

1. Does a fifth of the country get its Thanksgiving dinners at Walmart?

Reply to flashman13 (Original post)

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 05:21 PM

Friday

I have no idea, and I do realize that where Walmart is concerned, there are a lot of turkeys involved, but someone should probably fact the numbers nonetheless.

flashman13

(1,755 posts)

2. That information came from Brian Tyler Cohen. I trust the accuracy of his reports.

Reply to DFW (Reply #1)

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 05:25 PM

Friday

rampartd

(2,961 posts)

4. not vouching for the numbers

Reply to DFW (Reply #1)

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 06:10 PM

Friday

but an incredible number of people have no alternatives to the un nameable big box.

Nearest winn dixie just closed, leaving wal mart or the corner store.

Kaleva

(40,063 posts)

3. And the turkey this year is 2.5 lbs smaller

Reply to flashman13 (Original post)

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 05:35 PM

Friday

This site lists the items offered last year and this year so people can make a direct comparison.

https://www.eatingwell.com/walmart-thanksgiving-basket-2025-11836218

Wiz Imp

(8,081 posts)

5. It's actually 23 items this year vs 29 items last year plus just a 13.5 lb Turkey as opposed to 16 lb last year

Reply to flashman13 (Original post)

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 07:05 PM

Friday

Walmart intentionally changed the contents of the meal in order to make it cheaper this year. I'm sure someone will compare the price of the exact same package as last year and find that it is more expensive.

https://www.axios.com/2025/11/07/trump-thanksgiving-walmart-snap-benefits

Trump touts Walmart's cheaper Thanksgiving meal, downplays missing products
President Trump has been pointing to Walmart's reduced Thanksgiving meal as proof that his economic agenda is driving prices down across the board.

Why it matters: While the meal does cost less at a time when grocery prices are on the rise and millions are uncertain if they'll receive their full November SNAP benefits, the family feast also includes less food.

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