Jenny Kuntz, a mother of three from Pennsylvania, said she was “totally surprised” when former President Trump handed her $100 at a grocery store cashier to lighten her bill.
“It was an amazing experience,” she told “Fox & Friends” on Tuesday.
Sitting next to her husband, Janey Bryant, spoke excitedly about meeting the former president on Monday at Sprankle's grocery store, owned by her cousin in Kittanning, northeast of Pittsburgh.
Trump's team reportedly requested that someone be present at the cash register when he arrived, but Kuntz said he did not know Trump intended to hand over money from his own wallet.
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President Trump gave $100 to Jenny Krantz, a Pennsylvania mother of three, for groceries. (Margo Martin)
Video of the moment shows Trump handing over the cash and telling Kuntz, ” [the cost] Just dropped $100 from the White House.”
“The total bill was $194 plus change, so grocery inflation has obviously played a role,” Kuntz explained Tuesday.
“I think it was late 2022 or early 2023, and I remember coming home from the grocery store and saying to him, [Bryant]”I don't even know how to budget for groceries because every time I go to the store the prices just keep going up,” she said. “This, combined with the rising costs of energy and fuel for our cars, means we all need to be a little more careful with our spending.”
The Keystone State has the highest grocery inflation rate in the U.S., according to ConsumerAffairs. 8.2% increase In terms of price.
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Among Kuntz's personal circle, some stay-at-home moms are starting side hustles to cover extra expenses, while others are turning to homemade meals and choosing to share recipes to save money.
Despite the cost, Kuntz said he plans to keep the $100 bill Trump gave him.
“I'll frame it and put it on display,” she laughed.
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Rising food prices have made trips to the grocery store a burden for families. (Daniel Sato, The News Journal)
The Republican candidate is scheduled to speak about taxes and inflation at a campaign event in Savannah, Georgia, on Tuesday, maintaining his focus on the economy as he tries to garner support from voters in key battleground states.
A New York Times poll released on Monday showed Trump leading Vice President Harris in North Carolina as well as North Carolina and Arizona.
In Pennsylvania, a must-win state, many polls show the candidates neck and neck, with a Washington Post poll putting Harris at 48% to Trump's 47%.
A New York Times poll put Harris' approval rating at 50% to Trump's 46%.
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