JUST IN: Trump Calls ‘Groceries’ an Old-Fashioned Word During Tariff Speech, Defines It as ‘A Bag With Different Things in It

Trump Calls ‘Groceries’ an Old-Fashioned Word in Tariff Speech: ‘It Sort of Says a Bag With Different Things in It’

Washington, D.C. — April 2, 2025

During a speech from the White House Rose Garden on Tuesday, former President Donald Trump veered into linguistic territory while discussing inflation and household expenses. In a moment that sparked both amusement and confusion online, Trump referred to the word “groceries” as “an old-fashioned but beautiful term,” adding, “It sort of says a bag with different things in it.”

The comment came as part of his remarks promoting a sweeping new tariff policy aimed at boosting American manufacturing. Trump claimed the plan would reduce prices on everyday essentials like gas and food—despite economists warning that the opposite could occur, with tariffs likely to raise costs for U.S. consumers.

But it was his unexpected take on the word “groceries” that caught widespread attention. “You go to the store, you get groceries—which is kind of an old-fashioned word,” Trump said. “It sort of says, you know, a bag… with different things in it. Beautiful, really.”

The moment quickly made waves on social media, with users poking fun at the bizarre definition and drawing comparisons to Trump’s past off-script remarks. Memes labeled it “Trump’s Dictionary,” while others joked about redefining everyday items under the same logic.

While Trump’s aides did not immediately clarify the intent of the comment, critics pointed to it as an example of his often freewheeling, improvisational speaking style—one that tends to blur the lines between policy and performance.

Meanwhile, experts continue to raise concerns that Trump’s tariff plan could have the opposite of the intended effect. According to a March 2025 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, grocery prices are expected to keep rising through the year, due in part to supply chain instability and increased import costs.

Still, Trump remained defiant in his speech, even taking credit for the recent dip in egg prices, a shift analysts attribute more to consumer fatigue than policy changes. He doubled down on his stance against plastic Easter eggs as well, emphasizing that real eggs were “part of tradition.”

Whether his comments on “groceries” will resonate with voters—or remain just another internet punchline—remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: even everyday words aren’t immune to a Trump-style rebrand.

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