Are Walmart's Thanksgiving dinner prices really lower? Behind Trump's affordability post
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Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAYNovember 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Are Walmart's Thanksgiving dinner prices really lower? Behind Trump's affordability post
President Donald Trump pointed to Walmart's Thanksgiving dinner as proof that prices are dropping under his leadership, but the claim lacked important context.
After Democrats won big in elections on Nov. 4, many campaigning on cost concerns, Trump amplified his own efforts on affordability.
"We are the ones that have done a great job on affordability, not the Democrats," Trump said Nov. 6 while speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, adding: "But we just lost an election, they said, based on affordability."
Trump also took to Truth Social to point out a holiday meal package as evidence of prices falling.
"2025 Thanksgiving dinner under Trump is 25% lower than 2024 Thanksgiving dinner under Biden, according to Walmart," he posted on Nov. 6. "My cost are (sic) lower than the Democrats on everything, especially oil and gas! So the Democrats 'affordability' issue is DEAD! STOP LYING!!!"
Here is what to know about his claim:
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1 / 70Donald Trump's second term: Actions, travels of the 47th presidentPresident Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hand out candy to children during the annual Halloween event on the South Lawn of the White House on Oct. 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. The President and first lady welcomed military, law enforcement, and foster and adoptive families, as well as administration officials and their children, to the annual trick-or-treat celebration on the White House grounds.Is the Walmart Thanksgiving dinner really cheaper?
Yes, but it has fewer items.
In 2024, the Walmart Thanksgiving bundle cost about $53 and included these 21 different products:
Butterball Frozen Whole Turkey, All Natural, 10-16 lbs., Serves 7-11
Great Value Cut Green Beans, Canned Green Beans, 14.5 oz Can (2 cans)
Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, 10.5 oz Can (2 cans)
French's Non-GMO Kosher Original Crispy Fried Onions, 6.0 oz Can
Sweet Potatoes Whole Fresh, Each (Batata Mameya) (4x)
Jet-Puffed Mini Marshmallows, 10 oz Bag
"JIFFY" Corn Muffin Mix, 8.5 oz Box (2 boxes)
Fresh Yellow Onions, 3 lb Bag
Fresh Celery Stalk, a bag
Swanson Chicken Broth, 32 oz Carton
Great Value Poultry Seasoning, 1.5 oz
Great Value Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn, 15 oz
Fresh Whole Russet Potatoes, 5 lb Bag
Great Value Brown Gravy Mix, 0.87 oz (2x)
Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce, Canned Side Dish, 14 oz Can
Marie Callender's Southern Pecan Pie, Thaw & Enjoy Frozen Dessert, 32 oz (frozen)
Great Value 100% Pure Pumpkin, 15 oz can
Great Value Evaporated Milk, 12 fl oz
Great Value Frozen Traditional Pie Crusts, Two 9-inch Pie Crust & Pans, 15 oz
Great Value Frozen Whipped Topping, 8 oz Tub
Great Value Sweet Hawaiian Rolls, 12 oz, 12 Count
In 2025, the Walmart Thanksgiving bundle cost approximately $38 and included these 15 different products:
Butterball Turkey, 13.5 lb. ($0.97/lb. — lowest price since 2019)
Kinder’s Fried Onions, 4.5 oz. (1 bag)
Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup, 10.5 oz. (1 can)
Stove Top Turkey Stuffing, Twin Pack 2 x 6 oz.
Great Value Dinner Rolls, 12 count
Fresh Russet Potatoes, 5 lb. bag
Fresh Cranberries, 12 oz.
Great Value Baby Carrots, 2 lb.
Great Value Corn, 15 oz. (3 cans)
Great Value Green Beans, 14.5 oz. (3 cans)
Great Value Artisan Macaroni & Cheese, 12 oz. (3 boxes)
Great Value Brown Gravy Mix, 0.87 oz. (2 packets)
Great Value Pie Crusts (2-count)
Great Value Evaporated Milk, 12 fl. oz. (1 can)
Great Value 100% Pure Pumpkin, 15 oz. (1 can)
USA TODAY reached out to Walmart and the White House for this story.
Polls show Americans think Trump is falling short on the economy
After staying low but stable for months, Trump's average approval ratings hit new lows this week, according to the New York Times and RealClearPolitics aggregators.
Some polls show that he is losing ground in approval of how he is handling the economy.
In an NBC News poll conducted from Oct. 24-28, approximately two-thirds of respondents said the Trump administration has fallen short on the economy and cost of living, a major issue that drove Trump back to the White House, according to NBC.
A CNN/SSRS poll released Nov. 3 found more than 7 in 10 respondents rated current economic conditions as either "poor" or "very poor," with the economy and cost of living identified as the most important issue facing the country by 47% of respondents. A majority, 61%, also said Trump's policies have worsened economic conditions in the country.
Contributing: Zac Anderson, Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez, Jessica Moore, Kathryn Palmer, USA TODAY Network
Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at [email protected]. Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @kinseycrowley.bsky.social.
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