President Trump Keeps Beloved Tradition Alive While Supporting American Farmers
Despite rising egg prices and an ongoing avian flu crisis, the 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll will go forward as planned — and it’ll use real American eggs.
Under President Donald Trump’s leadership, the White House is preserving a time-honored family tradition, even as global supply chains and inflation continue to strain American households. And while some critics are crying foul, millions of families and farmers are applauding the move.
🥚 Real Eggs, Real Traditions: Trump Says “No” to Plastic Substitutes
Speaking during a policy announcement this week, President Trump made it clear he’s not backing down from American tradition.
“They were saying, for Easter, ‘please don’t use eggs. Could you use plastic eggs?’ I say we don’t want to do that,” Trump said Wednesday.
While the White House has not disclosed who pushed for fake eggs, the message is loud and clear: American heritage comes first.
🇺🇸 30,000 Eggs Donated by U.S. Farmers
Thanks to generous donations organized by the American Egg Board, over 30,000 eggs will be used for games, decorating, and rolling on the South Lawn.
This patriotic event is supported by farmers across the country — despite the challenges they’ve faced due to avian flu outbreaks and soaring feed costs.
“We’re deeply thankful to the American egg farmers who work day in and day out to feed this nation,” said Nick Clemens, spokesman for First Lady Melania Trump.
💵 Will This Drive Up Egg Prices in 2025?
Absolutely not, according to experts. Emily Metz, President of the Egg Board, emphasized that the eggs being used are small and medium-sized, which are not typically sold in grocery stores.
These eggs will not impact prices for consumers or add strain to the food supply.
“The eggs at the Easter Egg Roll represent a very small fraction of the nearly 9 million dozen eggs sold daily across the country,” Metz said.
And while average egg prices are still higher than usual — around $3 per dozen — they have come down significantly from the $8.64 peak earlier this year.
🚜 Farmers Speak Out: Tradition vs. Necessity
Reactions from egg farmers are mixed, though many are standing behind the Trump administration’s decision.
Marty Thomas, a co-owner of Kakadoodle Egg Farm, supports using real eggs despite losing his flock to bird flu.
“This isn’t about wasting food — it’s about holding onto our values,” he said.
Others, like Michigan farmer Vanessa Frias, say eggs should be prioritized for families.
“Those eggs need to go in people’s bellies,” she said. “I don’t think it makes sense to waste our eggs on an event that isn’t giving anything.”
📈 What This Means for American Families and the Food Supply
The Trump administration has taken action to support food security, helping farmers work with local food banks through a program that matches egg donations made to the White House.
This means every egg donated for the event is matched with an egg donated to a family in need — a win-win for tradition and charity.
Wayne Skinner, a former director of the White House Visitors Office, praised the program.
“It’s about preserving America’s traditions while still helping where we can.”
📢 The Bottom Line: A Small Gesture With a Big Message
At a time when many are worried about inflation, food shortages, and global instability, the decision to carry on with the Easter Egg Roll — using real eggs — sends a strong message:
✅ America doesn’t cave to fear.
✅ We honor tradition.
✅ We support our farmers.
✅ We put families first.
“We don’t abandon our traditions just because times are tough,” said Virginia farmer Dragan Kurbalija.
🐣 Final Thoughts: America Rolls Forward Under Trump
The 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll is more than just a fun event for kids — it’s a symbol of American spirit, resilience, and unity.
While Washington bureaucrats and critics debate the optics, the Trump administration is doing what it does best: standing up for American values and bringing families together.
🇺🇸 In a divided world, some traditions are worth protecting.