Donald Trump Teaches UAE President About “Groceries”
In a peculiar moment during a public meeting, Donald Trump took it upon himself to explain the term “groceries” to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates. This strange anecdote took place during a broadcasted encounter on Thursday.
As Trump began discussing economic topics, he oddly fixated on what he referred to as an “old-fashioned term,” explaining, “Costs are way down, groceries are down.” He elaborated by saying, “They have a term, ‘grocery.’ It’s an old term, but it basically refers to what you’re buying: food. It’s a pretty accurate term, but it sounds old-fashioned.”
Critics quickly pointed out that Trump did not clarify who “they” was, considering that the term is commonly recognized by anyone who shops for food items. His explanations continued in a meandering fashion that some observers likened to the lengthy and often confusing tales of Grandpa Simpson from The Simpsons.
He further continued, saying, “Costs are down, eggs are down,” adding that at one point there were claims of egg prices rising by 200%, whereas he asserted they are now down by nearly 98%. He concluded that everyone managed to find eggs for Easter at reasonable prices.
While there is footage of the exchange, it is unfortunate that the reactions of Sheikh Mohammed were not captured, leaving many curious about his thoughts on Trump’s odd discourse.
Trump’s fixation on the word “groceries” has surfaced repeatedly since October when he first described it to crowds as a “simple word” that encompasses “everything you eat.” He has brought it up in several speeches since, still emphasizing its supposed rarity or antiquated nature, even though the terminology remains in widespread daily use.
Reactions from social media users have been varied, as many have expressed disbelief at Trump’s focus on this particular word. Comments included surprise at his lack of awareness, with some users remarking on the absurdity of calling such a common term as “groceries” outdated.