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White House officials criticize Walmart for planning a discount before Trump's announcement, leading to an administration official's harsh r

White House officials criticize Walmart for planning a discount before Trump's announcement, leading to an administration official's harsh reaction.

·11 July 2026·1 min read·
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Administration officials at the White House have criticized Walmart for planning price cuts on ground beef before President Donald Trump announced it as part of his campaign promises. The criticism came from an administration official who described the news website's reporting as "pathological" and a strategy to undermine good news affecting the president.

Walmart had planned these discounts well before Trump made any announcement, according to verified facts. Sources cited include BBC News, Euronews, and The Independent.

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