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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defends $3 meal claim, citing USDA data showing $15.64 meals with staples, amid political backlash.
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.
She clarified her initial comment was meant to highlight affordable, home-cooked options, not imply minimal portions, and expressed regret over backlash.
While critics called the suggestion unrealistic amid inflation, a Wall Street Journal test found a similar meal cost $2.61, though not filling.
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.
La secretaria de Agricultura Brooke Rollins defiende el reclamo de comida de $ 3, citando datos del USDA que muestran comidas de $ 15.64 con alimentos básicos, en medio de la reacción política.