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Trump Claims 92% Drop in Egg Prices—Reality Says Otherwise

4/19/2025

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In a recent press conference alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, President Trump downplayed worries about soaring prices, asserting that gas and grocery costs were improving. However, he made a startling claim that egg prices had plummeted 92% since his presidency, while reality paints a different picture with prices hitting a staggering $6.23 per dozen.

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In a recent press conference alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, President Trump downplayed worries about soaring prices, asserting that gas and grocery costs were improving. However, he made a startling claim that egg prices had plummeted 92% since his presidency, while reality paints a different picture with prices hitting a staggering $6.23 per dozen.