Donald Trump made a striking claim in his recent speech, stating that egg prices have dropped by 59% under his administration. But does the data back this up?
Trump’s Statement on Egg Prices
Speaking on Wednesday, Trump praised Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, saying:
“Secretary of Agriculture, great job you did on eggs. Now we have lots of eggs, and they’re much cheaper—down about 59% now—and they’re going down further.”
He recalled how he was blamed for skyrocketing egg prices just weeks into his presidency and credited his administration for fixing the issue.
What Do the Numbers Say?
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a report on April 2, showing that wholesale egg prices fell to $3.00 per dozen, which is a 9% decline from the previous week.
In February 2025, the average retail egg price stood at $5.90 per dozen, according to Reuters. However, while prices are indeed dropping, the 59% figure claimed by Trump appears exaggerated.
Why Are Egg Prices Falling?
Experts suggest that the recent price drop is due to:
✅ Fewer avian flu cases, allowing farmers to rebuild stock
✅ Reduced demand after months of high prices
✅ Better supply in grocery stores, leading to more availability
Stew Leonard, Jr., a grocery store owner, confirmed to CNN:
“We’re back to low price eggs again. Farmers are repopulating their stock, and production is up.”
Will Prices Keep Dropping?
While wholesale prices have fallen, the USDA warns that it may take weeks for grocery store shelves to reflect these lower prices. Consumers may start seeing gradual reductions, but a 59% drop isn’t reflected in official reports yet.
Conclusion: Trump’s claim about egg prices dropping by 59% is not fully accurate, but prices are indeed falling. The decline is significant, but not as dramatic as he suggested.