Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee ignited outrage with a social media post ridiculing Americans grappling with rising prices. In a now-deleted tweet, the committee mocked concerns over inflation, especially the soaring cost of eggs, drawing criticism from conservatives and even some left-leaning groups.
The controversy began when the committee retweeted a post on X (formerly Twitter) celebrating record-breaking Black Friday sales of $10.8 billion. The original tweet dismissed economic concerns, stating, “The economy ‘is the worst ever,’ some Pollyannas whine.” Adding to the dismissal, the committee’s account captioned, “And here we were thinking y’all couldn’t afford eggs!” The flippant remark sparked widespread outrage and underscored growing political divides over inflation’s impact on everyday Americans.
Though inflation rates have moderated since pandemic-era spikes, prices for essentials like eggs remain significantly elevated. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average cost of a dozen eggs rose to $3.37 in October, a staggering 30% increase from $2.07 a year earlier. The surge stems primarily from the country’s largest-ever outbreak of H5N1 bird flu, which has devastated poultry populations, resulting in more than 105 million birds lost since early 2022.
Many conservatives quickly condemned the post as tone-deaf. House Speaker Mike Johnson shared a screenshot of the deleted tweet, criticizing Democrats for their apparent disregard for Americans’ economic challenges. “Americans have been struggling for FOUR YEARS to afford basic necessities, and House Democrats are mocking them. Talk about your all-time out-of-touch, disgraceful comments,” Johnson wrote on X.
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer echoed these sentiments, describing the post as another example of the Democratic Party’s detachment from reality. Congressman Ron Estes of Kansas pointed to the ongoing hardship experienced by his constituents: “The Kansans I represent have struggled under Democrat policies for the last four years. Prices are historically high, and credit card debt hit an unprecedented $1.17 trillion.”
Even progressive groups took issue with the Democrats’ social media gaffe. Justice Democrats, a left-wing organization known for supporting members of “The Squad,” denounced Congressman Richard Neal, chair of the Ways and Means Committee, as a prime example of elitism in Congress. “Democrats have an elitism problem, and the call is coming from inside the house—time to clean out the millionaires from Congress,” the group declared.
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Meanwhile, political commentators such as podcast host Josh Barro called for accountability, describing the post as a serious misstep. “Time to fire whatever comms staffer runs this account. Yikes!” Barro commented.
The incident has provided fodder for Republicans to highlight their recent electoral gains, which many attribute to voter dissatisfaction with Democratic economic policies. Exit polls from last month’s election revealed that 67% of voters viewed the economy as “bad,” with a majority of those voters supporting Donald Trump. Additionally, 45% of Americans reported that their personal financial situation had worsened over the past four years, further fueling Republican victories.
As Democrats face criticism, Republicans have emphasized the stark contrast between holiday spending and rising debt levels. While Americans spent record amounts during the Thanksgiving shopping season, total credit card debt has ballooned to an unprecedented $1.17 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Despite the record holiday sales, the economic picture remains precarious for many households. While consumer spending may signal economic resilience, it has been accompanied by growing reliance on credit, with many Americans facing rising debt burdens amid persistently high prices.
The deleted tweet underscores the challenges Democrats face in addressing inflation while maintaining credibility with middle-class voters. The backlash also highlights a broader perception of elitism within the party, which critics argue alienates working-class Americans already skeptical of progressive policies.
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