ICYMI: Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Pressures President Trump to Address Skyrocketing Grocery Prices

February 10, 2025

WASHINGTON – Last week, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) sent a letter to President Donald Trump demanding he take action to address skyrocketing grocery prices in Illinois and around the country. President Trump campaigned on tackling these high prices, pledging to “immediately bring prices down, starting on day one.” Yet, just three weeks into President Trump’s term, egg prices have increased by 14 percent – nearly a dollar per dozen – and he has not issued a single executive order addressing avian flu and outbreaks of E. coli, listeria, and salmonella, the leading factors driving up egg prices. The letter comes just days after Congressman Krishnamoorthi questioned witnesses at a Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on why no executive action has been taken by the Trump administration.

“This is not simply a failed campaign promise; it is a true crisis for everyday Americans whose dollars will no longer stretch as far,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi wrote in the letter. “Food safety concerns are only growing, and it is time to not only restore trust in our food system, but also to immediately address the food affordability crisis.”

Congressman Krishnamoorthi appeared on NBC5 Chicago and WGN Chicago to discuss his letter and why he is urging President Trump to lower costs on everyday items for Illinoisans and Americans. Congressman Krishnamoorthi’s letter was also mentioned in Politico Illinois.

Congressman Krishnamoorthi’s letter to President Trump can be found here.

Missed it? See below for a rundown:

WHAT THEY’RE READING

Illinois Playbook:

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) has written a letter to the White House urging the president to address rising grocery costs in Illinois. In the letter, Krishnamoorthi urged Trump to act in response to the spread of avian flu and food recalls related to E. coli, listeria and salmonella — all key factors driving up egg prices nationwide.

WHAT THEY’RE WATCHING:

WGN9:

“I don’t see a single executive order that will do anything to address high grocery prices or egg prices.” – Congressman Krishnamoorthi.

Fox32:

“Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi is urging the White House to take immediate action to lower grocery costs in our state” – Fox32

NBC5:

“Since President Trump took office, egg prices have gone up something like 14 percent, and every household, every family, feels it.” – Congressman Krishnamoorthi.