Washington: White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt has placed the blame for the ongoing egg crisis in the United States on former President Joe Biden, highlighting the culling of nearly eight million chickens before President Donald Trump's inauguration as a significant contributing factor.

According to Anadolu Agency, Leavitt shared a graphic on X illustrating the poultry birds culled due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and accused the Biden administration of being responsible for the resulting supply shortages and increased prices. She stated, 'The Egg Crisis is Biden's Crisis -- but President Trump and @SecRollins (Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins) are fixing it.'

The United States is currently dealing with a severe egg shortage caused by a widespread bird flu outbreak and disruptions in the supply chain. The outbreak has led to the culling of millions of egg-laying hens, significantly reducing supply and driving prices to unprecedented levels. In January 2025, egg prices increased by 15.2%, marking the largest monthly surge since June 2015, with a 53% rise over the year.

Over the past five years, egg prices have soared by 230%, as reported by Labor Department data. In response to the crisis, the Trump administration has implemented measures, including regulatory policies and increasing egg imports, to address the issue.

The Agriculture Department anticipates that egg prices will rise by another 41.1% in 2025, adding further pressure on consumers.