President Donald Trump recently tweeted that Walmart’s 2025 Thanksgiving meal deal is 25% cheaper than the comparable 2024 kit offered under President Biden, sparking a heated discussion online about inflation, food prices, and holiday shopping costs.
According to Walmart press releases, last year Walmart offered a Thanksgiving kit serving eight people for $56, averaging $7 per person. This year’s kit serves ten for $40, lowering the per-person cost to $4. The comparison has ignited a debate on social media, with some agreeing with Trump and others scrutinizing the differences in the items included.
Comparing the 2024 and 2025 Meals:
Turkey: 2024 featured a non-name-brand turkey; 2025 includes a Butterball turkey. (With Turkey inflation this year, Butterball Turkey is much more expensi

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