Trump Misleadingly Claims Egg Prices Are Down 60% in State of the Union

In his 2026 State of the Union, Trump claimed 'The price of eggs is down 60%.' This claim is misleading depending on the time frame. BLS data shows egg prices dropped approximately 48% from January 2025 to January 2026, not 60%. Prices did drop about 59% from their March 2025 peak of $6.23 per dozen, which appears to be the cherry-picked comparison point Trump used. Meanwhile, Trump's broader claims that chicken, butter, fruit, hotels, autos, and rent are 'lower today than when I took office by a lot' were largely inaccurate, with BLS data showing relatively flat prices for most of these items. Beef prices hit all-time highs, with ground beef at $6.75 per pound, up 22% year-over-year.

"The price of eggs is down 60%." — State of the Union address to joint session of Congress, February 24, 2026