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Legal Showdown: Trump Takes on California’s Egg Laws in Battle of the Century!
Hold onto your wallets, folks! The Trump administration is throwing down the gauntlet in a high-stakes lawsuit against California’s controversial animal welfare laws, claiming they’re the reason your egg prices went through the roof! Is California’s cage-free craze about to get its wings clipped?
Trump’s Big Eggs-ample of Overreach!
In a jaw-dropping move, the feds have filed a blockbuster lawsuit in California, targeting voter-approved initiatives from 2008 and 2018 that demand ALL eggs sold in the Golden State must come from cage-free hens. The Trump administration is dead-set on blocking these laws, ruling that they impose an unbearable burden on egg production across the entire nation!
“California is running amok with laws that hurt other states! President Trump is not standing for this unconstitutional nonsense!” declared U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, echoing the outrage.
Blame the Birds: Bird Flu Steals the Show!
But wait! The egg industry is putting the blame back where it belongs—on the dreaded bird flu! This avian menace has already led to the destruction of nearly 175 million birds since early 2022, wreaking havoc on production and prices. Sure, prices spiked, but they’ve recently plummeted from an astronomical $6.23 to $4.55 for a dozen Grade A eggs! The Trump team might want to pick a different scapegoat for these eggs-traordinary prices!
California Fights Back: We’ll See You in Court!
“Pointing fingers won’t change the truth! It’s the President’s policies that have sent prices soaring!” retorted California’s Department of Justice. They’re ready to rumble in court, fueled by the fires of a turf war that has everyone on edge!
And what about California Governor Gavin Newsom? He’s not mincing words: “Trump’s back to his favorite hobby—blaming California for literally EVERYTHING!”
Dramatic Price Rollercoaster!
Yes, egg prices have been an insane rollercoaster! The national average dipped to $5.12 in April and $4.55 in May, still a whopping 68.5% higher than last year. The question remains: Who’s really to blame? With the lawsuit targeting only egg laws, poultry producers are holding their breath as they watch the drama unfold.
The Real Story: Demand vs. Regulations
Humane World for Animals, leading the charge for animal welfare, insists it’s the unfriendly bird flu and not the progressive laws that caused skyrocketing prices! They argue that consumers are shifting toward cage-free eggs, leaving producers no choice but to adapt!
“California has kept cruelly-produced eggs off its shelves for over a decade—this case is pure politics!” declared Sara Amundson, president of the Humane World Action Fund.
The Egg Board Weighs In
The American Egg Board is on high alert, eager to see how this titanic battle unfolds while assuring consumers they’re committed to meeting changing demands—not to mention surviving the bird flu’s wrath! They’re all about keeping eggs on our tables—whether cage-free or otherwise!
Will California’s Cage-Free Dream Fly or Crash?
So what’s next in this yolk-filled saga? One thing’s for sure: the stakes have NEVER been higher! Will President Trump restore order, or will California’s audacious laws crack the shell of federal authority? Buckle up, egg lovers—this chaotic showdown is just getting started!
photo credit: fortune.com
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