Trump to use 30,000 real eggs for event despite average egg prices hitting record high
- President Trump plans to feature real eggs at the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 21.
- Egg prices have risen significantly due to inflation and a bird flu outbreak among hens.
- The American Egg Board will donate 30,000 eggs for the event, equivalent to 2,500 dozen cartons.
- Trump stated, "They were saying that for Easter please dont use eggs," but he rejected the idea.
- The Egg Board believes the event will not further strain egg supplies, as nearly nine million dozen eggs are sold daily.
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As egg prices soar to record highs ahead of Easter, many Americans are turning to unconventional alternatives like potatoes and marshmallows to keep festive traditions alive. The average cost of a dozen eggs in the US hit $6.23 in March, driven by inflation and ongoing disruptions from a bird flu outbreak among laying hens. The spike in prices has prompted families to forgo traditional egg decorating in favour of dyeing more affordable items. On…
Trump to use 30,000 real eggs for event despite average egg prices hitting record high
President Donald Trump will continue to use real eggs during the White House’s annual Easter Egg Roll despite the ongoing egg price crisis rocking grocery stores around the nation.
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