MAGA Commentator Suggests Eating Veggie Burgers as Beef Prices Rise
Summary
Beef prices in the U.S. have been rising recently because there are fewer cattle available. Bill Mitchell, a conservative commentator, suggested on social media that people try veggie burgers as a way to avoid paying more for beef. This comment received mixed reactions from the public.Key Facts
- Ground beef prices reached $7.16 per pound in August, up 0.6% from July and 7.9% higher than a year ago.
- Beef price increases are much higher than the overall inflation rate, which is 3.4%.
- The U.S. cattle supply has decreased, causing beef prices to rise.
- Bill Mitchell is the host of the YourVoice America podcast and made the suggestion to try veggie burgers on the social media platform X.
- Some people thought Mitchell’s comment was joking, while others criticized it for not addressing how to lower beef prices.
- Owen Shroyer, a former Infowars host who was jailed related to the January 6 Capitol riot, responded sarcastically to Mitchell’s suggestion.
- The topic is ongoing and may receive more updates.
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