Egg prices have plunged, silencing Democrats who previously attempted to blame President Trump for rising costs.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. wholesale prices for large white shell eggs have dropped by 98 percent from a March 2025 peak of $8.17 per dozen, as reported by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service.📰 DETAIL: The decline in egg prices follows a recovery in layer hen numbers, now exceeding 375 million, and a stabilization of supplies. Retail prices have also decreased, with Grade A large eggs averaging $2.25 per dozen as of April 2026, down from 2025 highs.💬 KEY QUOTE: “Eggs are a basic necessity for families in our districts, and the financial burden caused by these surging prices must be resolved.” – House Democrats in a February 2025 letter to President Donald J. Trump.🎯 IMPACT: Despite the dramatic drop in egg prices, the politicians who criticized Trump for the previous high costs have not acknowledged the current low prices. Wholesale prices are now at their lowest level in over a decade, ending the narrative of an “egg crisis” that was prevalent in early 2025. Economists argue that supply shocks caused by disease are the leading factor in price fluctuations.

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