President Donald Trump has been credited by Waffle House for dropping a 50-cent egg surcharge, but the reality is more complex. The restaurant chain announced plans to remove the charge in a July 2 social media post, citing increased demand and supply. However, experts say that bird flu and inflation remain significant factors driving up egg prices.
The average cost of eggs in May was still 41.5% higher than one year ago, according to the Labor Department’s latest Consumer Price Index report. While prices have decreased since March, they are still significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Trump’s agriculture secretary, Brooke Rollins, had previously announced a five-pronged strategy to combat bird flu and bring down egg prices, including investing $500 million for biosecurity measures. However, the impact of this initiative is unclear, and it is uncertain whether Trump’s involvement was directly responsible for Waffle House’s decision to drop the surcharge.
Despite the complexity of the issue, Trump has taken credit for the move, saying “We brought the price of Eggs back to what they were supposed to be.” The White House has not provided evidence to support this claim, and it remains unclear whether Trump’s actions played a significant role in Waffle House’s decision.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/03/trump-waffle-house-eggs/84461833007