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flag Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defends $3 meal claim, citing USDA data showing $15.64 meals with staples, amid political backlash.

flag Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defended her claim that a healthy meal can cost under $3, citing USDA simulations showing meals using staples like chicken, broccoli, and tortillas average $15.64 for three meals and a snack. flag She clarified her initial comment was meant to highlight affordable, home-cooked options, not imply minimal portions, and expressed regret over backlash. flag While critics called the suggestion unrealistic amid inflation, a Wall Street Journal test found a similar meal cost $2.61, though not filling. flag The USDA confirmed many meal combinations meet dietary guidelines without raising costs, and the issue has become a political flashpoint ahead of mid-term elections.

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