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Trump agriculture secretary’s idea for money-saving meal prompts derision

todayJanuary 15, 2026

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Brooke Rollins said Americans can save money by eating a tortilla, a piece of broccoli and a piece of chicken – and ‘one other thing’

The US agriculture secretary, Brooke Rollins, is facing ridicule from congressional Democrats – among others – after claiming Americans can save money and have their meals align with new Department of Health and Human Services dietary guidelines by simply eating “a piece of chicken, a piece of broccoli”, “a corn tortilla” and “one other thing”.

One representative even called the remarks “a slap in the face to struggling working families”.

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