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... In the wake of Republicans' heavy election losses on Tuesday, President Donald Trump has responded to voters' growing concerns by insisting the economy is actually experiencing a "golden age."

As tangible proof, he has pointed to the cost of Walmart's Thanksgiving meal bundle, which is roughly 25% less expensive this year than it was last year.

"Grocery prices are way down, and Walmart just announced that the cost of their standard Thanksgiving meal " this is the greatest, their greatest," Trump said in a speech to the American Business Forum on Wednesday, adding: "It is 25% lower than one year ago. That's a big deal."

Trump is right -- but the 2025 Thanksgiving bundle is also smaller than the 2024 package. ...