A TikTok user known as TheEggWatch has highlighted significant grocery price increases since the end of Joe Biden’s presidency. The comparison, shared on social media, draws attention to rising costs of essential items and challenges recent promises made by Donald Trump to reduce grocery prices if he is elected in 2024.
On the final day of Biden’s presidency, TheEggWatch visited a grocery store in New Jersey, documenting prices of various items. Recently, he returned to that same store to purchase identical items, revealing stark differences in costs. For instance, boneless New York strip steak, priced at $13.99 per pound under Biden, now costs $16.99 per pound.
According to TheEggWatch, the data showcases a troubling trend. “Everyone has a supermarket price horror story,” he shared in an interview with BuzzFeed. “This affects people in many different ways. For some, that extra 20% on their grocery bill is a significant burden.” The findings not only reflect personal experiences but also illustrate a broader issue of rising grocery prices, which have been escalating since the pandemic. Notably, August 2025 recorded the largest spike in prices since 2022.
TheEggWatch’s video has sparked conversations around the promises made by Trump during his campaign. He claimed that upon his return to office, he would lower grocery prices “starting on day one.” However, TheEggWatch aims to hold him accountable for this statement by providing tangible evidence of price changes.
“Any person on the right who has commented has only commented to defend Trump or blame Biden,” TheEggWatch noted. He emphasized that while some argue that presidents do not control prices, they must acknowledge Trump’s specific commitment to reducing costs. “Whether a president can or can’t is a different debate,” he stated. “I’m doing this because he said he would.”
The TikTok video has resonated with many viewers, who have expressed their frustrations regarding the rising costs of living. TheEggWatch aims to shine a light on these economic realities, suggesting that facts and figures have often been overlooked in political discourse. “It felt like facts have been forgotten and don’t seem to matter,” he remarked.
As grocery prices continue to rise ahead of the 2024 presidential election, the conversation around economic policies and promises is likely to intensify. TheEggWatch’s findings serve as a reminder of the real-world implications of political pledges and the ongoing challenges faced by consumers.
