I’m still thinking about affordability and this past Tuesday’s election. My latest obsession is the Walmart Thanksgiving bundle cost . President Trump said it’s 25% lower this year than it was last year. So, I did a little fact checking. It's actually 28% less. Even better. In 2024, the Walmart Thanksgiving bundle cost about $53 for 21 different products. This year it costs about $38 for 15 different items. So there are six fewer items, but it’s $15 cheaper.

You’re probably all hoping that I do not go through all the items in this riff. You’re right, I’m not going to do it. However, the butterball turkey, which I think folks would agree is really the main item, is $13.01 for 13.5 pounds. That’s 97 cents per pound, the lowest price since 2019. Which by the way, was the last time Mr. Trum

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