The cost of eggs has become a focal point in economic discussions, with critics of President Donald Trump using persistently high prices as evidence of his administration’s economic struggles.

However, that argument took a hit on Tuesday when officials confirmed that the price of a dozen eggs is now lower than when Trump took office.

The announcement came from Brooke Rollins, the president’s secretary of agriculture, during a media briefing.

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“We’re more focused on how we bring the price of eggs down and the avian bird flu for everyone,” Rollins stated, referencing the outbreak that has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of millions of chickens over the past year.

“A good piece of news we’ve gotten in the last day or two is the price of a dozen eggs has now gone down a dollar and eighty-five cents since we announced our plan about a week and a half ago.”

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Republican Congressman Mike Collins (R-GA) credited the Trump administration for stabilizing the market despite challenges stemming from decisions made before Trump took office.

The previous Biden-Harris administration ordered the culling of approximately 166 million birds in response to the avian flu crisis, a move that significantly impacted egg supply and drove prices to record highs.

At its peak, the national average price for a dozen eggs under Joe Biden reached $6.57, marking an all-time high.

Prior to Tuesday’s announcement, commodity data cited by Rep. Collins placed the current national average at $6.08.

While there is some discrepancy between Collins’ numbers and Rollins’ statements, both figures reinforce the reality that egg prices—once a major talking point for Trump’s critics—are now dropping.

Democrats have sought to use food prices as a political weapon against Trump, hoping that economic concerns would weaken his support.

In particular, they have pointed to rising costs amid a declining stock market and tariff-related disruptions.

Some restaurant chains, including Waffle House, have introduced surcharges on menu items containing eggs, adding to consumer frustration.

Previously, economic analysts projected that egg prices would rise by 41% in 2025, further fueling concerns.

However, with costs now declining, the narrative of an uncontrolled price surge under Trump appears to be unraveling.

Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI) acknowledged that economic realities are shaping voter priorities.

“When that is your day-to-day worry, the philosophical conversations about a constitutional crisis or the democracy is simply not a luxury you can afford,” McDonald Rivet said.

“I’m not saying we shouldn’t worry about those things, because we should and they are important, but they are not primary in the minds of the people in Saginaw, Michigan.”

Not all Democrats agree with making egg prices a central argument against Trump. Ezra Levin, co-founder of the far-left group Indivisible, criticized party strategists for what he called an outdated approach.

“They’re looking at polls that say inflation is unpopular, and they think Dems can win people with boring, tired talking points,” Levin said.

“But it’s 2025—this isn’t how politics works anymore. And their failure to update their approach to creeping authoritarianism is a simple failure of leadership.”

As the economic debate continues, the White House is likely to highlight the recent drop in egg prices as evidence of effective policy decisions.

Meanwhile, with the 2024 election in the rearview mirror, Democrats may need to rethink their messaging strategy as they struggle to counter Trump’s economic policies.