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- RFK Jr. reveals his plan to tackle rising beef prices and Americans have a major problem with it (marketrealist.com)
RFK Jr.’s Beef With High Prices: “Eat Liver,” He Says, Sparking Online Firestorm
WASHINGTON D.C. – As American households grapple with the escalating cost of groceries, a suggestion from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to combat rising beef prices has ignited a heated debate, leaving many consumers feeling less than satisfied.
Amidst a national affordability crisis that has forced families to trim their grocery lists, Kennedy offered a rather stark piece of advice for those finding prime cuts out of reach: consider shifting to cheaper alternatives like liver and less popular cuts of meat. “Most of the cheap cuts of meat are very inexpensive,” he stated in a public address. “You can buy liver or the cheap cuts.”
This recommendation, reported by the International Business Times, has sharply divided public opinion. Some interpret Kennedy’s comments as a practical, albeit unpalatable, short-term solution while the administration works to stabilize prices. Others, however, view it as a dismissive response to a deeper economic issue, suggesting a lack of concrete plans to make essential proteins more affordable for the average American.
The online community, particularly on platforms like Reddit, was quick to voice its displeasure. One user decried the advice as “pretty dystopian when millionaires are telling the middle class how to afford to eat to survive.
Maybe the focus should be on fixing (rather than raiding) the economy? Nah?”
Another quipped, “Maybe work on getting your administration to fix the wealth gap in the country instead. I don’t like liver, and I don’t like this dude.”
The sentiment “Ya know why they don’t serve liver burgers in restaurants or McDonald’s, because no one will buy them,” perfectly encapsulated the frustration of many.
Beyond consumer preferences, a widespread shift to cheaper cuts could also have significant repercussions for businesses and farmers, who rely on the higher revenue generated by premium beef products.
Kennedy’s remarks come on the heels of President Donald Trump’s recent State of the Union address, where he confidently asserted that beef prices, among other proteins, were on a downward trend. “And even beef, which was very high, is starting to come down significantly.
Just hold on a little while; we’re getting it down. And soon you will see numbers that few people would think were possible to achieve just a short time ago,” Trump stated.
However, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics presents a contrasting picture. In January, ground beef reached an all-time high of $6.75 per pound, defying the President’s optimistic claims.
Furthermore, the nation’s cattle supply is at its lowest point since 1961, with only 27.6 million beef cows as of January 1. This dwindling supply, coupled with persistent demand, has been a key driver in the continuous surge of beef prices throughout the current administration.