White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Blames Antifa for Soaring Egg Prices

January 31 , 2025

Washington, DC - White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has attributed the recent surge in egg prices to an unexpected culprit: Antifa protesters. During her latest press briefing, Leavitt made the startling claim that Antifa members "have thrown literally millions of eggs at federal facilities," leading to a significant shortage in the nation's egg supply.

This statement comes amidst growing concerns over the rising cost of eggs, which has been a hot topic in Washington, D.C. Recently, egg prices have soared to record highs, exceeding $7 per dozen since the beginning of 2025. The Trump administration has faced criticism for failing to fulfill campaign promises to immediately lower prices upon taking office.

Leavitt's assertion contradicts previous explanations for the egg shortage, which primarily pointed to a widespread outbreak of avian flu. The U.S. Department of Agriculture had reported that the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was responsible for killing more than 20 million egg-laying hens in the last quarter of 2024.

Earlier this week, Leavitt had blamed the Biden administration for the egg crisis, stating that they had directed "the mass killing of more than 100 million chickens, which has led to a lack of chicken supply in this country, therefore, a lack of egg supply."

This new claim about Antifa's role in the shortage marks a significant shift in the administration's narrative.

Critics have been quick to question the validity of Leavitt's statement, pointing out that there is no evidence to support such large-scale egg-throwing protests. Some have suggested that this could be an attempt to deflect attention from the administration's struggle to address the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

As the debate over egg prices continues, it remains to be seen how this new claim will impact public perception and policy decisions regarding the current shortage. The White House has yet to provide any additional details or evidence to support Leavitt's assertion.

Kate Laurensen