Eggflation: Partisan Economic Narratives Flip with Prices
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Key Takeaways
- Economic narratives are flip-flopping as Trump claims a victory for lowering prices while Democrats decry ongoing high costs.
- Republicans blame Biden’s chicken killing policies while Democrats blame Trump’s efforts on trade and imports for high prices.
- Both sides blame media narratives as biased in favor of the opposition, doubling down on their existing viewpoints.
Our Methodology
Demographics
All Voters
Sample Size
1,000
Geographical Breakdown
National
Time Period
2 Days
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In the last year, the price of eggs has been an indicator of the overall economy for many Americans. Some argue the price fluctuations are due to more than economic conditions citing the Biden admin’s chicken killing program. However, for many voters, economic strain hits hardest on things like food.
MIG Reports data shows online discussion around egg prices often follows partisan leanings, with both sides using the cost of eggs as a narrative tool.
Egg Prices as a Proxy for Inflation Anxiety
Online, Americans often invoke egg prices—alongside gas and grocery costs—as proof of either economic recovery or decline. Discussion reflects a growing divide between official inflation narratives and the lived experience of voters.
While inflation has reportedly ticked down to 2.8% in February 2025, consumer confidence is extremely low as trust in government plummets. Voters are conflicted between what they see in their bank accounts, what “experts” are telling them, and which politicians they support.
To many Americans, the CPI might claim improvement—but if egg prices remain high, any recovery feels like fiction. During Biden’s administration, conservatives were particularly critical of economic reporting. Now, during Trump 2.0 left leaning media outlets and politicians are taking over the critical narrative.
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MAGA Cites Dropping Egg Prices
Prior to the election, conservatives complained about egg prices which they said were skyrocketing due to ill-advised Biden policies. Now, many are citing falling prices under the Trump administration and calling out Democrats for their sudden silence.
Egg prices continue to fall below $3 pic.twitter.com/y1nlbXYXbj
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) March 26, 2025
The right frames price drops as signs of progress, suggesting egg production is recovering and causing prices to fall. Online discussion shows Democrats have lost control of the economic narrative. Americans increasingly reject “good news” that doesn’t reflect their personal experience—but many say the good news under Trump is real.
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Democrats Claim Broken Promises
On the left, comments are more likely to deny price drops, claiming it’s either not true or not a significant decrease. They tie food prices directly to Trump policies, calling them reckless and misguided.
Hold up... The egg prices the Trump regime bragged about lowering came from $1 billion in taxpayer-funded egg imports from around the world, only further devaluing the dollar and raising inflation?
— Jason Bassler (@JasonBassler1) March 26, 2025
That is not a win, it's an economic sleight of hand. pic.twitter.com/ZPa4RsxDjj
Democrats accuse the Trump administration of angling to take away their Social Security checks and cutting SNAP benefits for children. This, they link to overall economic strain on everyday Americans who are suffering from poor governance.
For Trump critics frustration about inflation, food prices, and economic mismanagement dominates sentiment. They lament declining support for progressive fiscal strategy and call for leadership accountability.
Media Bias in Economic Narratives
Americans also blame the media for the stark divide in partisan views of the economy. Republicans see publicly funded media outlets—NPR, PBS, and others—as “government-paid leftist propaganda.” Terms like “defund NPR” and “abolish PBS” are recurring mantras across conservative digital spaces.
This rejection of traditional media directly intersects with economic skepticism. When these outlets report on food prices or economic impacts, many Americans simply don’t believe it. Voters don’t trust legacy media outlets delivering a partisan message.
This media distrust fuels the perception that “eggflation” is a problem serving mostly to further ideological agendas. Media skepticism is rampant on both sides as voters don’t believe the story being told, depending on who is telling it.
For Republicans, this represents both a challenge and an opportunity. Mainstream outlets have lost authority with a large portion of the public, but partisan biases are still a barrier to reaching new audiences.
Who Will Win the Narrative?
Symbolic metrics like egg prices will likely shape economic messaging in 2025 as Democrats look for attack angles against Trump 2.0. Democrats risk losing economic credibility by ignoring or minimizing voter sentiment. However, the right risks backlash if their promises do not end in Americans feeling their quality of life is improving.
Eggs become a kind of populist shorthand: You can’t afford breakfast, and they don’t care. That’s a narrative with staying power—but both sides are trying to use it. This message is especially potent among Independents and working-class voters and the question now becomes: who will they believe?
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