The Trump administration is stepping up to fix the egg crisis caused by years of government failure. Americans are facing sky-high egg prices, with costs jumping 237% since Joe Biden took office. Now, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has unveiled a $1 billion plan to fight bird flu and get prices under control. This common-sense approach focuses on cutting red tape and putting farmers first – something the Biden team never did.
Bird flu has wiped out over 166 million chickens since 2022, causing massive shortages. Under Biden, egg prices hit record highs while regulators sat on their hands. The Trump plan slashes burdensome rules that drive up costs, like California’s ridiculous “Prop 12” laws that force farmers to waste space instead of producing affordable food. Secretary Rollins called these radical regulations “a disaster for working families” – and they’re why eggs cost nearly double in liberal states.
The heart of the plan is protecting our farmers, not pampering bureaucrats. The USDA will spend $500 million helping poultry producers boost security against wild birds spreading disease. Another $400 million goes directly to farmers who lost flocks, plus $100 million for vaccine research to stop mass chicken killings. Unlike Biden’s handouts, this targeted relief respects taxpayers while fixing the root problem.
Deregulation is key to Trump’s success. The administration is axing countless pointless rules that strangle egg producers with paperwork and costs. As Rollins told Fox News, “Big government means higher prices.” Under Biden, overzealous regulators treated farmers like criminals. Now, the USDA is freeing up businesses to restock shelves without Washington’s meddling.
The Biden disaster can’t be fixed overnight. Years of bad policies left farms vulnerable to disease outbreaks. Egg prices might climb another 41% this year before Trump’s solutions kick in. But by summer, Americans should see relief as farms rebuild flocks without bureaucratic delays. The administration is even exploring safe egg imports to bridge the gap – a temporary measure until U.S. farmers bounce back.
Radical Democrats made this crisis worse. While blue states like California push expensive “woke” farming rules, the Trump team is fighting for affordable food. Secretary Rollins slammed Prop 12 as a “scam” that forces families to pay $9.50 for eggs that cost $5 in conservative states. This November, voters have a clear choice: more empty shelves under Biden or Trump’s proven leadership.
The USDA isn’t wasting your money. They’re cutting wasteful spending by partnering with Elon Musk’s efficiency experts to redirect funds from bloated programs. Every dollar goes toward stopping bird flu, not growing government. Meanwhile, the administration keeps working with farmers – not against them – to prevent future outbreaks.
President Trump promised to lower food costs, and he’s delivering. While the fake news obsesses over phony scandals, real Americans care about putting breakfast on the table. This bold plan shows what happens when leaders put people first. Thanks to Trump’s vision, the egg crisis will hatch into a victory for hardworking families across America.
