An NBC News article about Thanksgiving dinner being historically cheap, with a gathering of 10 people able to feed for less than $60, was slammed by conservatives. social media this week.
“You might not know it by looking at the sticker price on the grocery store aisle, but Thanksgiving dinner is more affordable than it has been in years.” NBC News wrote Citing data from the American Farm Bureau Federation.
“The cost of a holiday banquet this year is estimated at $58.08 for a gathering of 10 people, or $5.81 per person, a 5% drop from last year and the lowest level since 2021.”
The article's headline reads, “This year's Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable.”
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Family holding hands at Thanksgiving dinner table. (St. Petersburg)
Conservatives quickly took to social media to slam reports and suggestions that Americans would experience relief from inflation at the Thanksgiving dinner table this year.
“I just bought a turkey for $85.” Tom Elliott, Founder of Gravian Posted in X.
“It costs $60 to eat at McDonald's for a family of four” by John Lefebvre Posted in X. “But NBC News wants you to believe that Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people costs $58. That's the most affordable price we've had in 40 years.”
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Festive table with roasted turkey and side dishes for a family celebrating Thanksgiving. (St. Petersburg)
“No one who buys groceries believes this,” conservative radio host and commentator Dana Loesch said. Posted in X.
Journalist Jennifer Van Laar said, “If you can afford $58.08 for everything you need for Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people, I want to see photos of all your groceries.'' Ta. Posted in X.
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The family serves Thanksgiving pie at dinner. (St. Petersburg)
“This is a bull, of course.” Lawyer Harmeet Dhillon Posted in X. “continue.”
“What are they eating?” Breitbart News reporter Elizabeth Weibel Posted in X. “Mozzarella sticks? I just bought groceries for Thanksgiving dinner for 16 people. About $240.”
The Commerce Department said on Wednesday that the personal consumption expenditure (PCE) index rose 0.2% year-on-year in October and 2.3% year-on-year, leading to an increase in inflation. rose slightly As prices remained high for consumers in October,
Food prices in October increased by 0.2% from the previous month and by 2.1% from the same month last year. Meals eaten away from home increased by 3.8% over the year, compared to just 1.1% for meals eaten at home. Among the food items, eggs had the biggest price increase, with prices down 6.5% from September, but rising 30.4% on an annual basis in October.
Fox News Digital's Eric Revell contributed to this report
