Trump’s Shocking Election Strategy: “I Won on Groceries”
“Some people’s New Year’s resolutions are a little darker than others,” Jimmy Fallon joked on Monday, sharing the surprising insights from an interview former President Trump recently gave to “Meet the Press.”
The host revealed that Trump had outlined some controversial stances, including plans to end birthright citizenship, pardon the January 6th defendants, and even put Liz Cheney in jail. “It’s a lot to unpack,” Fallon remarked, before highlighting one particular statement from the interview that truly stood out.
“The Tonight Show” played a clip of Trump explaining the factors leading to his election success.
“I won on groceries,” Trump declared. “It’s a very simple word. Groceries. Like almost — you know, who uses the word? I started using the word. The groceries.”
“When you buy apples, when you buy bacon, when you buy eggs, they would double and triple the price over a short period of time. And I won an election based on that,” he added.
Fallon paused, seemingly struggling to process what he’d just heard. “It almost sounds like it could be a song,” he finally commented, a playful touch of disbelief in his voice.
Trump’s Unconventional Approach
While Trump’s controversial pronouncements often garnered attention during his presidency, this latest declaration regarding “groceries” offered a glimpse into his understanding of his electoral victory.
The clip raised eyebrows and sparked debate.
Some interpreted his statement as a populist appeal, arguing that Trump successfully tapped into voter anxieties surrounding rising food prices. Others dismissed it as another example of his unpredictable and often perplexing rhetoric.
Following the “Tonight Show” clip, Fallon couldn’t resist taking Trump’s words and spinning them into a catchy, albeit slightly absurd, musical jingle.
nthe days following the broadcast, social media platforms were buzzing with reactions, memes, and parodies inspired by Trump’s “groceries” proclamation.
The unexpected nature of Trump’s statement served as a reminder that even after leaving office, he continues to hold a unique sway on public discourse, capable of generating both amusement and controversy with even the most seemingly mundane pronouncements.
