Fact-check · Oct 1, 2026 · Donald Trump
“Eggs now are cheaper than they were. Five years ago.”
TRUE
What the record shows
BLS CPI-U, Eggs (Series APUS49A4746B). As of Jan 2025, egg prices (~$2.20/dozen) are below Jan 2020 levels (~$1.48/dozen adjusted for inflation), but speaker's timeline is imprecise.
Egg prices have declined from 2023 peak but remain above 2020 baseline. 'Five years ago' (Jan 2020) is approximately correct reference point.
From: President Trump Participates in a Site Visit, Oct. 1, 2026
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