For millions of American families preparing for Thanksgiving dinner, there’s finally good news at the checkout line — and President Donald J. Trump is at the center of it.
This week, Walmart and other grocery giants announced steep Thanksgiving discounts, offering full holiday meals at prices not seen in years. President Trump immediately praised the move, saying it proves that strong businesses — not big government — can ease the financial pain created by Biden’s inflation crisis.
“Walmart just announced that the cost of their standard Thanksgiving meal is 25% lower than one year ago. Isn’t that great? That’s a big deal,” Trump told cheering supporters at the America Business Forum on Wednesday.
Trump Praises Walmart for Standing With the American Family
Walmart’s Thanksgiving meal basket features 20 national and private-label favorites, including a Butterball turkey, stuffing, gravy, and pie — all for under $40. It feeds 10 people for about $4 per person, helping ease the burden on families stretched thin by record grocery costs.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that “food at home” prices have climbed 23.6% since 2020 — outpacing overall inflation and cutting into household budgets nationwide. But with Walmart’s new pricing, that trend may finally be turning around.
“This is the kind of leadership that helps real Americans,” one shopper in Texas told local reporters. “President Trump is right — we need more of this kind of common-sense action.”
Retailers Compete to Lower Prices as Trump’s Message Gains Momentum
Other major chains are racing to follow Walmart’s lead:
- Target rolled out a Thanksgiving bundle for four people under $20, or about $5 per person — its lowest price ever.
- ALDI launched a meal for 10 people at $40, $7 cheaper than last year, with savings lasting through December.
- Amazon joined in with a ready-to-eat feast for five priced at $25, available through November 27.
- Lidl unveiled a full spread — turkey, sides, and pumpkin pie — for under $36, feeding 10 guests.
These deals come as grocers compete to win back customers struggling under the weight of high energy, fuel, and food costs.
Biden’s Inflation Crisis vs. Trump’s Common-Sense Leadership
Since 2021, Americans have faced skyrocketing prices across the board — from gas to groceries — all under Joe Biden’s failed economic policies. Families on fixed incomes, retirees, and working parents have been hit the hardest.
By contrast, President Trump continues to call for policies that put “America First” — cutting waste, lowering taxes, and restoring energy independence to drive prices down.
Economists say Trump’s pro-business approach helped create one of the strongest economies in modern history before the pandemic — and his continued influence is clearly being felt this Thanksgiving season.
A Thanksgiving to Remember — and a Warning for Washington
For millions of Americans, this Thanksgiving will mean more than turkey and pie. It’s a reminder that American companies can thrive when Washington gets out of the way — and that leadership matters.
As Trump put it, “Take from the big, bad insurance companies and give it to the people.” That message of empowerment — not dependency — is resonating deeply with voters as 2025 heads into the holiday season.
While Biden’s team continues to spin economic “success,” ordinary Americans know better. Under Trump, the shelves were full, the economy was booming, and Thanksgiving dinner didn’t break the bank.
Bottom Line: Trump’s America Means Prosperity at the Table
The holiday spirit is back — and so is hope. Thanks to President Trump’s leadership and Walmart’s bold move, millions of families will once again be able to give thanks without going broke.
From the dinner table to the checkout line, the message is clear: When America wins, families win.
