Falsely claims egg prices down 82% in national address when actual decline is 43%
During his national address on December 17, Trump claimed 'The price of eggs is down 82% since March,' a statement fact-checkers rated as false. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the average price of a dozen grade A eggs was $3.49 as of September, down from an all-time high of $6.23 in March—a 43% decrease, not 82%. Wholesale prices declined around 67%, but even that figure falls short of Trump's claim. Multiple fact-checking organizations including NBC News and ABC News debunked the statement. The false claim appeared designed to bolster Trump's economic messaging amid polling showing 45% of Americans cite cost of living as their top concern and his economic approval at just 36%.
“The price of eggs is down 82% since March.” — National address from White House Diplomatic Reception Room, December 17, 2025 Quote verified against source
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AI commentaryTrump nearly doubled the actual egg price decline (43% vs 82%), a particularly egregious exaggeration given the precision of BLS data. The claim exploits public frustration with grocery costs while misrepresenting actual improvements. That Trump would make such an easily disprovable claim in a formal national address demonstrates his reliance on supporters not fact-checking his statements.