Grocery prices are continuing to climb, and many Americans are feeling it every time they check out. According to a recent NPR report, food costs just saw their biggest increase in almost three years. The timing has sparked fresh political frustration, especially since President Donald Trump campaigned on lowering grocery prices starting on day one of his presidency.
Instead, prices have continued to rise, and some economists have pointed to Trump’s tariffs as one factor contributing to higher costs throughout the supply chain. While politicians argue over who’s to blame, shoppers are dealing with the reality that groceries don’t respond to party affiliations. Rising costs affect everyone, regardless of how they vote.
That truth hit home for one Trump supporter whose post has now gone viral. After finishing their Thanksgiving shopping, they decided to compare this year’s receipt with last year’s, using their Kroger app to check the difference. What they found left them stunned.
“I did my shopping for Thanksgiving dinner this week and went back to my Kroger app to pull my receipt for the same exact dinner last Thanksgiving,” they wrote.
Mr. President, this is NOT what I voted for!
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Their post didn’t need much more explanation. The implication was clear: the price jump from one holiday season to the next was dramatic enough to make them rethink their vote. As their message spread, many users echoed the sentiment, saying the increases have forced them to adjust holiday plans, swap out traditional dishes, or cut back in other areas of their budget.
Economists warn that these elevated prices aren’t likely to disappear quickly. Even small fluctuations in supply, transportation, or trade policy can ripple across the food system. Grocers and distributors have also been grappling with higher labor and production costs, which get passed on to shoppers. For families already struggling with housing, gas, and utility bills, the grocery aisle has become one more source of financial pressure.
Political frustration, meanwhile, continues to grow. Trump’s critics accuse him of breaking a major campaign promise, while some of his supporters now say they underestimated how quickly policy changes could affect their wallets. The viral post from the Thanksgiving shopper represents a broader shift happening quietly across the country. Voters who once felt confident in their choice are beginning to question it as their everyday expenses rise.
Americans are adapting however they can, hoping relief comes sooner rather than later. But as one shopper learned during a simple holiday grocery run, the numbers on a receipt can speak louder than any campaign slogan.
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