Tortilla, broccoli, ‘a piece of chicken’: US agriculture secretary mocked for ‘money-saving’ meal
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins faced criticism from Democrats after suggesting Americans can save money and follow new dietary guidelines by eating a simple meal of "a piece of chicken, a piece of broccoli, a corn tortilla and one other thing."
- Rollins claimed such meals could cost around $3 and insisted grocery prices are decreasing, despite consumer price index data showing food prices, including beef and produce, rose significantly in December.
- Democrats and public figures widely mocked Rollins’s remarks as out of touch with the financial struggles of many Americans amid rising grocery costs, with some calling the comments a “slap in the face” to working families.
- Social media posts from Democratic lawmakers and commentators highlighted the disparity between government officials’ statements and the reality of food
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