Every American has felt the sting at the grocery store checkout line. The numbers keep climbing higher, hitting family budgets harder than ever. If you’ve been to a grocery store lately, you know exactly what I’m talking about.

When CBS’s Margaret Brennan tried to use this pain point to attack the new Trump administration, she got more than she bargained for.

During a recent “Face the Nation” interview, Brennan attempted to corner Vice President JD Vance about when Americans would see relief from sky-high grocery prices. Unfortunately for her, however, it didn’t go very well. Indeed, Instead of falling for the trap, Vance delivered a masterclass in conservative economic principles that left the liberal host speechless.

“Yes, Joe Biden did many, many terrible things to lead to an increase in prices,” Vance declared, refusing to let Brennan control the narrative. “I agree, Margaret.”

Media Confrontation Reveals Deeper Truth

When Brennan snickered about when consumers would “actually get to touch and feel a difference in their lives” – typical mainstream media condescension – Vance responded with a lesson in basic economics that exposed the shallow understanding behind her questioning.

“Well, but, Margaret, how does bacon get to the grocery store? It comes on trucks that are fueled by diesel fuel,” Vance explained. “If the diesel is way too expensive, the bacon is going to become more expensive. How do we grow the bacon? Our farmers need energy to produce it.”

Sound familiar to anyone who’s been watching their grocery bills? The vice president’s straightforward explanation highlighted how Biden’s war on American energy has driven up costs across the entire economy. Recent data from January of 2025 shows egg prices have surged 37% compared to last year, according to the Consumer Price Index.

While liberal media personalities like Brennan seem confused about basic market principles, Vance laid out the clear connection between energy policy and consumer prices. In just its first week, the Trump administration has already taken decisive action. President Donald Trump has signed over 200 executive actions – many specifically targeted at lowering energy costs and restoring American energy independence.

“Donald Trump has already taken multiple executive actions that are going to lower energy prices,” Vance stated firmly. “And I do believe that means consumers are going to see lower prices at the pump and at the grocery store.”

This stands in stark contrast to the Biden administration’s anti-energy policies that drove inflation to record highs.

Trump Administration’s Swift Action

The new administration isn’t just talking about solutions – they’re implementing them. Vice President Vance emphasized that while changes won’t happen overnight, the groundwork is already being laid for economic recovery.

“No, Margaret, prices are going to come down, but it’s going to take a little bit of time,” Vance explained. “The president has been president for just over a week. I think that in this short time, he’s accomplished more than Joe Biden did in four years.”

These accomplishments include executive actions focused on expanding American energy production, attracting investment back to our shores, and reversing the destructive policies that drove prices higher under Biden.

The path forward is clear: America needs energy independence and market-based solutions, not more failed liberal policies that hurt working families. While the mainstream media may struggle to understand basic economics, the Trump administration is already taking concrete steps to bring relief to American consumers.

As Vice President Vance reminded us, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”

With strong conservative leadership and a return to common-sense energy policies, American families can look forward to lower prices at both the pump and the grocery store. The only question is whether the liberal media will finally acknowledge these basic economic truths, or continue playing political games while hardworking Americans foot the bill.

Key Takeaways: 

• Biden’s anti-energy policies directly caused skyrocketing grocery prices through increased transportation and production costs.
• The Trump administration has already implemented over 200 executive actions in its first week to address the energy crisis.
• VP Vance demonstrated how conservative economic principles provide real solutions while liberal media pushes false narratives.
• Americans can expect relief at both the pump and grocery store as Trump’s energy independence policies take effect.

Sources: Daily Wire, Fox Business