Moment 7 – Boasting About Egg Prices Dropping 30% (When They Rose)
In a March 2025 press conference, Trump confidently claimed egg prices had dropped “almost 30 per cent” in just days under his leadership. He tied this to his economic policies, boasting about quick fixes for inflation inherited from the prior administration. However, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed the opposite: retail egg prices rose 28% from January to March 2025, with averages climbing from around $4.95 to over $6 per dozen due to lingering avian flu impacts and supply issues.
Fact-checkers quickly debunked the claim, noting Trump may have confused wholesale drops (which fell sharply post-outbreak) with consumer prices. The gaffe fueled memes and criticism, portraying him as out of touch with everyday costs. Supporters argued he meant broader trends, but critics highlighted it as another example of optimistic spin amid rising grocery bills. The incident sparked debates on transparency in economic reporting and became a go-to reference for his tendency to exaggerate wins.
