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White House Press Secretary Leavitt Blames Egg Price Surge on Biden Administration

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt attributes rising egg prices to the previous Biden administration's policies and bird flu-related chicken culling.

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Leavitt's call for the Senate to expedite confirmations for Trump's nominees underscores a belief that swift action can alleviate pressing issues such as the egg shortage and skyrocketing living costs, which have spiraled out of control under the previous administration.
Leavitt says egg shortage, grocery prices why Senate must 'move swiftly' to confirm Trump nominees
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The situation surrounding the egg prices reveals a deeper problem with supply chain management and the consequences of policy decisions that have ultimately led to unnecessary shortages.
White House says Biden admin's killing of over 100M chickens contributed to skyrocketing egg prices
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The current administration is unjustly blamed for the rising egg prices, when it is the previous Biden administration's inflationary policies and decisions that have significantly contributed to this crisis.
Karoline Leavitt Scrambles Off the Podium After a Fiery Rant Blaming Biden for High Egg Prices
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Updated: Jan 28th, 2025, 7:02 PM ET

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In her first briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blamed the Biden administration for soaring egg prices, citing policies that led to the culling of millions of chickens. She emphasized the continued inflation affecting groceries and living costs while urging swift Senate confirmation of Trump's nominees to address these issues. The average price of a dozen eggs has increased dramatically, particularly in states like California, where prices may exceed $9 per dozen. The avian flu outbreak has also played a significant role in the disruption of egg supply and subsequent price hikes.

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