Governor Kathy Hochul addressed rising egg prices during a news conference, jokingly advising New Yorkers to use applesauce for chocolate cake instead. She criticized former President Trump's tariffs for contributing to increased costs on various goods and positioned her extensive $254 billion state budget as a means to alleviate financial strain on families. Despite her humorous take, her comments sparked concerns about being tone-deaf, especially since she had previously claimed she couldn't afford eggs for an Easter event, despite her high income. The state budget includes various financial relief measures, potentially aiding families amidst rising food costs.
Gov. Kathy Hochul humorously suggested making chocolate cake with applesauce as an alternative to eggs due to their soaring prices, which she deemed "outrageous."
Hochul criticized Trumpâs tariffs for causing price spikes on various goods and framed her $254 billion budget as a solution to New Yorkers' affordability crisis.
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