Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has dismissed concerns of 'sticker shock' at grocery stores, stating it reflects cost increases. This comes after a man expressed surprise at a $127 grocery bill in 2022. Yellen's comments have sparked criticism, with some calling her out-of-touch and accusing her of gaslighting Americans.
DON'T 'GASLIGHT' AMERICANS: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen allegedly tried to dismiss "sticker shock" concerns Americans are feeling at the grocery store, fueling sharp reaction. https://t.co/eug7FPEyN9 https://t.co/vtbdgCjz6s
Millionaire Janet Yellen spotted grocery shopping following out-of-touch remarks about soaring prices https://t.co/uyQhsXb4zN https://t.co/SgYlgNXBz4
"Perhaps, like many other Americans, you’re finding it harder and harder to deal with punishingly high food bills. Well, don’t look to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for any sympathy..." (Article linked in reply) https://t.co/yJk6iFRXJT
Man staggered by today's price of a grocery haul which cost him $127 in 2022 - days after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen denied effect of 'sticker shock' https://t.co/vN391SOMQP https://t.co/i7ePj1pRM5
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen dismissed concerns of "sticker shock" at grocery stores saying it 'reflects cost increases' https://t.co/163f0SX9v8
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen dismissed concerns of "sticker shock" at grocery stores in an interview with Yahoo Finance Monday. https://t.co/27TVC1hdnB
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she's not seeing signs of sticker shock at grocery stores https://t.co/KvcWJjB6nZ