Fox News' Chaffetz Faces Backlash for Misrepresenting Turkey Prices

Overview

• Fox News correspondent and former Republican congressman Jason Chaffetz was mocked for blaming President Joe Biden for the high cost of his Thanksgiving turkey, which he claimed was $90.
• Chaffetz was criticized for spreading misinformation about turkey prices, as data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture showed that turkey prices had actually dropped this year.
• Chaffetz doubled down on his claim by posting a picture of a turkey he bought for $114, which was revealed to be an unusually high-priced, organic turkey from a sustainable California farm.
• Social media users pointed out that Chaffetz's purchase was not representative of the average American's experience, as the average cost for a Thanksgiving dinner for ten people is down 4.5 percent from last year.
• Despite Chaffetz's claims, inflation has been declining overall, and the prices of some grocery items, including turkeys, have decreased.