Call it a Christmas roast.

President donald trump was mocked on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday for using a certain word while talking about Thanksgiving that, much like marshmallows on top of sweet potatoes, felt out of place.

President Donald Trump and a turkey.
President Donald Trump and a turkey.

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Trump spoke to reporters outside Air Force One in Florida on Sunday about how “prices are coming down substantially on groceries and other things” just in time for Turkey Day. The president, of course, immediately went on to claim that “affordability is much, much” better this year under his leadership than it was last year under former President Joe Biden’s administration.

“I go to Walmart and other businesses,” Trump said. “And in all cases, about 25% is the fact that a meal (a Thanksgiving meal and surrounding areas) is 25% lower than it was under the Biden administration. That’s a big fact.”

He added: “And that comes from Walmart and others who do that. Is that okay?”

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Not only did X users criticize the dubious claim that grocery prices are lower now than last year, they were also surprised by Trump’s strange use of the word “about.”

“I love having a Thanksgiving turkey with all the surroundings.” a cracked user.

“Surroundings?” another user. “Shit for brains means sides?”

“Mmmmm environment” Another X user joked. with a GIF of Homer Simpson.

Trump may not have been referring to Thanksgiving dishes when he said “around,” and perhaps he was referring to holiday decor, tableware, or other household items. But considering that earlier this month took the credit For a “holiday food basket” deal at Walmart that serves 10 people for about $40, it’s easy to see why many X users thought it meant mashed potatoes or green bean casserole.

Trump’s claim that food will be cheaper this year is also quite misleading.

He made a similar claim earlier this month, and was quickly discredited in Xand many users point out how Walmart Meal Bundle 2025 has fewer items and more generic products than last year’s package.

News themezone Life too delved into how much Thanksgiving will cost this year compared to the previous one, and found that Türkiye and all its “surroundings” will probably cost more this year, mainly because Grocery prices are 2.7% higher. than in 2024.

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The price jump shouldn’t come as a big surprise considering the recent government shutdown, Quick hiccup and trump is on rates drama.

“I can’t think of anyone I’ve talked to who hasn’t recently lamented the cost of food at the grocery store and the impact of their dollar not going as far,” Jada Thompson, an associate professor of agricultural economics and agribusiness at the University of Arkansas, told News themezone.