During Thursday’s White House Press Briefing, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre took to the podium to deliver what could only be described as a tone-deaf take on the state of the American economy. With Thanksgiving around the corner, Jean-Pierre claimed that Americans should be feeling extra grateful to the Biden-Harris administration this year, specifically citing “much-needed relief” at the grocery store and the gas pump.

For most Americans, however, the idea that relief has arrived at the checkout counter is hard to swallow. Despite the Biden administration’s claims that inflation has slowed, everyday families are still grappling with sky-high costs that show little sign of improvement. The reality? Prices are still painfully high for most household staples, and for many, “relief” feels more like a distant promise than an accomplished fact.

Jean-Pierre’s attempt to paint a rosy picture of the holiday season began with the claim that the cost of a Thanksgiving meal had dropped. “For the second year in a row, the average cost of a Thanksgiving meal is falling,” she said, adding that “many grocery chains are offering deals for the holiday.” While that may sound promising on paper, it flies in the face of what most shoppers are experiencing at their local supermarkets.

The press secretary’s numbers, pulled from the American Farm Bureau, show a supposed 5% decrease in the cost of a typical Thanksgiving dinner, with turkey prices supposedly down 6%. However, she conveniently left out the finer details—like which specific items have seen price reductions or how the overall cost of the holiday meal compares to pre-Biden years. For most Americans, the price of turkey, side dishes, and other essentials has remained stubbornly high, leaving many to wonder if Jean-Pierre’s “relief” is a reality or a political talking point.

But it wasn’t just food prices that Jean-Pierre tried to spin as a win for the American people. In a move that can only be described as an attempt to put a positive spin on a tough situation, she also claimed that gas prices were on the decline, with average prices at the pump down about 25 cents per gallon compared to the previous year. “The price of gas has fallen to its lowest point in more than three years,” she said, adding that nearly 30 states now have prices below $3 per gallon.

While it’s true that gas prices are lower than last year, they are still far above the levels seen under the previous administration. Under President Donald Trump, Americans were accustomed to gas prices that hovered around $2 per gallon in many parts of the country—prices that many long for now as they struggle with Biden-era inflation.

The social media backlash to Jean-Pierre’s claims was swift and unforgiving. On X (formerly Twitter), users mocked the administration’s spin with biting humor. One commenter quipped, “What I am thankful for this Thanksgiving is that Trump won, and we won’t have to listen to her blatant lies!” Another added, “Grocery prices are down? Maybe for some, but it’s still a far cry from what we had under Trump.” Yet another commenter simply asked, “Does she even grocery shop? She lies.”

Jean-Pierre’s comments reflect the growing disconnect between the Biden administration’s narrative and the lived reality of millions of Americans. While the administration insists that progress is being made, inflation remains a heavy burden on middle-class families, who continue to pay higher prices for everyday goods and services.

Despite the claims of “relief,” it’s clear that many Americans are still waiting for the true economic recovery that was promised but never fully realized under the Biden-Harris administration. Until then, most will likely remain skeptical of the “good news” coming out of Washington, especially when it comes to their holiday shopping bills.