Make America Great Again Inc., a Super PAC supporting Donald Trump, has introduced “Biden-Mart,” a novel website aiming to spotlight the surge in grocery prices under President Joe Biden’s administration compared to those during Trump’s tenure. This interactive platform allows users to compile a weekly grocery list from a selection of over two dozen food staples, including coffee, dairy, and various fruits and vegetables, to visualize the financial impact of “Bidenomics” on their household budgets.
Utilizing data from the United States Department of Agriculture, Biden-Mart contrasts the prices of these staples from January 2021, when Trump left office, against those in January 2024, revealing significant increases. For instance, a selection of groceries that would have cost $19.14 during the Trump administration now totals $30.07, marking a 57.11% hike.
The website attributes these price escalations to Biden’s economic policies, which it claims have made it increasingly challenging for American families to afford basic necessities. According to Biden-Mart, grocery prices have risen by 25% over the past four years, surpassing the overall inflation rate of 19% during the same period. These figures align with broader economic analyses that highlight continued inflation pressures, with the Consumer Price Index showing a higher-than-expected increase of 3.2% in February 2024, following a 3.1% rise in January.
Trump, who has secured the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, emphasizes the economy and inflation as pivotal issues for voters. In recent remarks, he criticized the current administration’s economic policies for their detrimental effects on the middle class, stating that these policies have significantly harmed the demographic that historically built and sustained the country.
As the political landscape heats up in anticipation of the November election, Trump’s Super PAC leverages Biden-Mart to underscore the economic challenges facing voters, setting the stage for a campaign where the cost of living and economic management will likely be central themes.