In an unprecedented move, Joe Biden is now targeting grocery stores in his latest attempt to combat the skyrocketing food prices that have plagued American families. As inflation continues to rise, with grocery prices up more than 19% since his administration began, Biden’s solution is to deploy state attorneys general to crack down on what he calls “price gouging” by grocers. This aggressive strategy marks a new chapter in Biden’s ongoing struggle to manage the economic fallout from his policies.
Biden’s announcement came amid the harsh realities faced by millions of Americans who are struggling to afford basic necessities. The Fourth of July cookout this year, for instance, reached a record high in cost – up 30% from five years ago under Trump. According to the American Farm Bureau’s market basket survey, a gathering of 10 people would cost an average of $71.22, which translates to over $7 per person, marking a significant increase from previous years.
Biden took to social media to voice his concerns and outline his plan. “Grocery costs are too high for families across the country,” Biden (or KJP) stated on X (formerly known as Twitter). “We have a plan to tackle them.” However, the core of this plan involves a controversial measure: deploying state attorneys general to take legal action against grocery stores accused of price gouging. This assertion has sparked debate, as many argue that the root cause of soaring grocery prices is not the retailers, but rather the consequences of Biden’s own economic policies.
Critics point to Biden’s tax-and-spend tactics, the war on domestic oil production, and the implementation of the ‘Green New Deal’ under the guise of the ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ as primary drivers of the current economic crisis. These policies have led to high-interest rates, rampant government spending, and substantial deficits, prompting Moody’s Investors Service to downgrade the US’s financial outlook to negative.
Adding fuel to the fire, Biden announced measures aimed at aiding low-income families by providing $2,000 more for groceries through improved SNAP benefits and the introduction of summer EBT. While this may offer temporary relief, it also means billions more in government spending, which critics argue will only exacerbate the inflation problem further.
John Solomon from Just The News highlighted the broader implications of Biden’s approach. “This isn’t just about food prices,” Solomon said. “It’s about the cumulative effect of policies that have destabilized the economy and pushed millions into financial hardship. Now, instead of addressing the root causes, Biden is targeting grocers as scapegoats.”
The American public is left to navigate these turbulent waters, all while witnessing an administration seemingly more focused on punitive measures against businesses rather than rectifying its policy missteps. As Biden continues to assert his plan to tame food inflation by threatening jail time for grocers, the debate over his handling of the economy rages on, leaving Americans wondering if there is any relief in sight.