Tortilla, broccoli, ‘a piece of chicken’: US agriculture secretary mocked for ‘moneysaving’ meal
Jan 15, 2026
Brooke Rollins claimed meal featuring tortilla, broccoli, chicken and ‘one other thing’ can cost around $3 US politics live – latest updatesThe US agriculture secretary, Brooke Rollins, is facing ridicule from congressional Democrats – among others – after claiming Americans can save money
and have their meals align with new Department of Health and Human Services dietary guidelines by simply eating “a piece of chicken, a piece of broccoli”, “a corn tortilla” and “one other thing”.One representative even called the remarks “a slap in the face to struggling working families”. Continue reading... ...read more read less