Conservatives criticized a social media post by House Democrats on Tuesday for downplaying the struggles of Americans facing high grocery costs. The post, which was quickly deleted, claimed the economy was strong, sparking immediate backlash.
"And here we were thinking y'all couldn't afford eggs!" the Ways and Means Democrats account posted on X, quoting a journalist’s comment about record air travel and holiday shopping. The original post implied complaints about the economy were exaggerated.
The tweet’s deletion didn’t stop the outrage. Abigail Jackson, communications director for Senator Josh Hawley, called it "an embarrassing thing to post." She added, "And Dems wonder why they lost."
GOP Rep. Claudia Tenney responded with a rhyming jab: "Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, egg prices soared—he couldn't afford it all!" She mocked the Democrats’ apparent indifference to rising costs with a playful but cutting verse.
Conservative commentator Amanda Head weighed in, saying, "This is what Democrat staffers on Capitol Hill think of the American majority." She slammed the post as proof of how disconnected they are from everyday struggles.
Meredith Schellin Turton, digital director for Speaker Mike Johnson, echoed the sentiment. "And people wonder why the Dems lost..." she remarked on X, highlighting the political fallout of such comments.
Speaker Mike Johnson himself criticized the Democrats’ attitude. "Americans have been struggling for FOUR YEARS to afford basic necessities," he posted. "House Democrats are mocking them. Disgraceful."
Journalist Chuck Ross shared a screenshot of the now-deleted tweet, adding, "House Dems mocked people for complaining about egg prices while bragging about Black Friday spending."
A recent Gallup poll revealed 52% of Americans feel worse off financially than four years ago. The data ties economic perceptions closely to inflation, which remains a top concern despite steady growth and low unemployment.
The same poll found that 46% rated current economic conditions as "poor," and 62% believed the economy is "getting worse." Only 25% described conditions as "good" or "excellent," showing a stark divide between economic metrics and public sentiment.