Overview
- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told an Austin 'Eat Real Food' rally that Americans can save on groceries by choosing liver or other cheap cuts over steaks.
- A clip of the remarks posted to X spread quickly, featuring his line that a porterhouse steak 'is gonna set you back' while liver is 'very affordable.'
- Democrats including Reps. Ted Lieu and Nikki Budzinski mocked the advice with Marie Antoinette comparisons, while figures like CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla and DNC Chair Ken Martin piled on.
- The Independent reported additional jabs from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Rep. Jimmy Gomez, and noted the department did not provide immediate comment.
- Context from federal data shows beef prices surged over the past year, intensifying scrutiny of administration messaging on food costs.