US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has sparked controversy by blaming the Biden administration for rising egg prices, despite being in office 40 days before Easter Sunday. Rollins claimed that the high cost of eggs is due to the “Easter season,” but experts say that’s a misleading explanation.
The truth behind the surge in egg prices lies with the highly pathogenic avian influenza, which has been driving up costs. Trump’s tariffs have also contributed to the spike. In fact, reports show that egg prices are now 350% higher than March 2024.
Rollins’ comments come as a surprise, given President Trump’s campaign last year to lower grocery bills. The current record high egg price is expected to continue to rise further, with experts warning of a potential increase in the average price per dozen.
In a recent interview, Rollins suggested that Americans could save money by buying their own chickens to raise. However, experts say that this solution is not a viable or feasible option for most people.
The initial surge in egg prices began during Biden’s presidency but peaked in Trump’s first two months in office. Vice President JD Vance has previously made headlines for blaming Kamala Harris for the rise in egg prices.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-cabinet-member-baffling-explanation-160006989.html