Walmart and other grocery giants are launching holiday meal deals as high food prices persist, squeezing consumers. It's a move that is catching the attention of the Trump administration.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised the nation's largest private employer, Walmart, for its discounted Thanksgiving meal.

"Walmart just announced that the cost of their standard Thanksgiving meal... is 25% lower than one year ago. Isn't that great? That's a big deal," Trump said during a speech at the America Business Forum.

Last month, Walmart announced that it was launching its annual Thanksgiving meal basket, which includes 20 national and private brand items, including a Butterball turkey, and serves 10 people for less than $40. This equates to about $4 per person, and could help relieve

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