Donald Trump Jr. Asks Why Thanksgiving Meal Will Be Most Expensive in History

Donald Trump Jr. has asked why this year's Thanksgiving meal will reportedly be the most expensive in the history of the holiday, and suggested the Biden administration was to blame.

The eldest son of former President Donald Trump shared a tweet from The New York Times on Monday featuring an article about the cost of the dinner and made reference to previous criticism of the administration in July.

The Times' article did not mention President Joe Biden but highlighted the ongoing problems in the supply chain and the increased cost of ingredients.

The newspaper's official account had tweeted: "Thanksgiving 2021 is shaping up to be the most expensive meal in the history of the holiday. Nearly every ingredient, from the turkey to the after-dinner coffee, is expected to cost more than ever."

In response, Trump Jr. tweeted: "Wait what happened???

"I was told, very sanctimoniously, that we should be grateful to have saved $.16 on my 4th of July BBQ that the government was so gracious to allow me to have. "

Trump Jr. was referring to a White House tweet and press release issued ahead of the Fourth of July holiday that were widely mocked on social media for saying people would make a saving of 16 cents on their cookouts over the previous year.

The White House tweeted on July 1: "Planning a cookout this year? Ketchup on the news. According to the Farm Bureau, the cost of a 4th of July BBQ is down from last year. It's a fact you must-hear(d). Hot dog, the Biden economic plan is working. And that's something we can all relish."

The tweet featured graphics about the reduced price of goods including the price of a 13-ounce bag of potato chips dropping by 1 percent and a three-pound portion of center cut pork chops falling 2 percent.

The Times' article shared by Trump Jr. on Monday noted that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for food was up 4.6 percent on last year, while the cost of poultry, fish, eggs and meat had risen by 10.5 percent. The headline warned: "This Year's Thanksgiving Feast Will Wallop the Wallet."

The Biden administration is seeking to tackle supply chain problems including a backlog of cargo ships waiting to be unloaded at California ports. Biden announced a plan for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to operate on a 24/7 basis two weeks ago, while those ports said on Monday that they will impose fines on companies for the slow movement of containers.