Biden Teams Up with Cookie Monster to Combat 'Shrinkflation'
The administration announces a strike force to address unfair pricing, leveraging Sesame Street's popularity for consumer advocacy.
- President Joe Biden and Sesame Street's Cookie Monster have joined forces to speak out against 'shrinkflation,' a trend where companies reduce product sizes while maintaining prices.
- Biden's administration has announced the creation of a strike force, co-chaired by the DOJ and FTC, to address unfair and illegal pricing practices in various sectors.
- The White House has actively engaged with Sesame Street characters on social media, using their platforms to highlight issues of consumer fairness and corporate accountability.
- Inflation and consumer pricing have become central themes in Biden's policy discussions, with the administration taking steps to reduce costs and protect consumers from corporate exploitation.
- The involvement of Sesame Street characters in political and economic discussions has sparked debate about their role and the integrity of the program.