Former President Donald Trump made headlines Friday with unexpected comments about egg prices during a press gathering at the White House following Dr. Mehmet Oz’s swearing-in ceremony. The 78-year-old politician claimed egg costs have dramatically decreased under his administration, though economic data tells a more complex story.
“We have too many eggs. In fact, if anything, the prices are getting too low,” Trump stated, praising Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ work. “Prices are down 87%, but nobody talks about that. You can have all the eggs you want.”
The remarks reference Trump’s 2024 campaign promise to immediately reduce grocery prices, though economists note presidential influence over inflation remains limited, particularly given global factors like pandemic recovery and the Ukraine war’s ongoing supply chain impacts.
Trump recalled early criticism about egg costs: “They were screaming at me about eggs… They were up like double, triple, and you couldn’t get any.” He specifically referenced Easter 2023 shortages, now claiming abundance.
However, USDA data shows egg prices have fluctuated significantly since 2022’s avian flu outbreaks, with current averages about 25% below 2023 peaks but still above pre-pandemic norms.
The former president’s comments come as food prices remain a sensitive political issue, with the Consumer Price Index showing grocery costs up 1.2% year-over-year in March. While egg prices have decreased from record highs, Trump’s 87% claim appears exaggerated compared to government statistics.
Economic analysts suggest Trump may be conflating specific wholesale price drops with overall consumer costs, as the agricultural sector continues recovering from production challenges. The White House has not released additional data to support the dramatic percentage cited.
