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MAGA Commentator Suggests Veggie Burgers for Beef Price Relief
MAGA commentator Bill Mitchell urges Americans to try veggie burgers amid rising beef costs, sparking social media backlash.
In brief
MAGA commentator Bill Mitchell urges Americans to try veggie burgers amid rising beef costs, sparking social media backlash. MAGA commentator Bill Mitchell suggested Americans switch to veggie burgers to avoid higher beef prices, facing criticism for not calling for action on the crisis. Originally reported by…
Beef Prices Surge
Ground beef prices hit $7.16 per pound in August, rising 0.6 percent from July and 7.9 percent from a year earlier.
Mitchell's Veggie Burger Suggestion
MAGA commentator Bill Mitchell wrote on X: 'With regards to beef prices, have you ever tried a veggie burger? They’re actually really good.'
“With regards to beef prices, have you ever tried a veggie burger? They’re actually really good.”
Social Media Backlash
Users accused Mitchell of being 'tone deaf' for not 'calling for action to bring beef prices back down to the levels they were only a short time ago.'
White House Response
White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly stated President Trump has done more for American agriculture through trade deals, farm safety nets, and other policies.
Owen Shroyer's Reaction
Owen Shroyer, who hosted the War Room show on Infowars from 2016 to 2025, called Mitchell's comment 'the message to win midterms.'
Mitchell's Clarification
Mitchell wrote: 'Seen some people joking about veggie burgers in the replies. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but I think they’re great when prepared well.'
“Seen some people joking about veggie burgers in the replies. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but I think they’re great when prepared well.”
Beef Crisis Causes
Beef prices rose due to droughts, wildfires, global warming, higher costs, and international competition discouraging U.S. cattle herd expansion.
USDA Cattle Herd Data
The U.S. cattle herd shrank to 86.2 million head on January 1, 2026, the smallest since 1951.
Diesel Price Impact
Diesel prices reached $6.45 per gallon in September, up from $3.71 per gallon a year earlier, affecting cattle ranching operations.
The key point
MAGA commentator Bill Mitchell suggested Americans switch to veggie burgers to avoid higher beef prices, facing criticism for not calling for action on the crisis.
