Elizabeth Warren Says Mother’s Day Shopping Under Trump Became ‘More Expensive’ — Senator Says Prices Of Cupcakes, Flowers And Candy Have Spiked

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), on Sunday, argued that Americans are paying more this Mother’s Day under President Donald Trump, citing sharp increases in consumer prices across popular holiday purchases.

In a post on X, Warren said everything is “more expensive this Mother’s Day” under the Trump administration.

Here’s everything that’s more expensive this Mother’s Day under Donald Trump:

Fresh cakes and cupcakes: up 5.2%
Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecakes, doughnuts: up 3.6%
Bananas: up 5%
Citrus fruits: up 2.7%
Coffee: up 18.7%
Candy and chewing gum: up 10.6%
Indoor plants and flowers: up…

— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) May 10, 2026

Coffee, Candy, Jewelry See Sharp Increases

The Massachusetts senator cited price increases across several Mother’s Day-related categories, with coffee and candy being the most inflated items. She stated coffee prices soared 18.7%, while candy and chewing gum rose 10.6%.

Warren also highlighted higher prices for jewelry, which saw an increase of 9.9%.

Cake And Fruits Shot Up

Prices for baked goods associated with holiday celebrations also rose. Warren wrote, “Fresh cakes and cupcakes: up 5.2%,” and added, “Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecakes, doughnuts: up 3.6%.”

Fruit prices also moved higher, with bananas up 5% and citrus fruits increasing 2.7%.

Flowers And Entertainment Cost Climb

Warren wrote, “Indoor plants and flowers: up 7.5%,” tying a classic Mother’s Day purchase directly to the inflation debate. “Admission to movies, theaters, and concerts” saw an increase of 6.2%, pointing to higher costs across both gift categories and celebratory outings.

Inflation Pressures Growing

Inflation pressures continued to intensify, with the 5-year breakeven inflation rate — a widely followed Wall Street gauge of average expected inflation over the next five years — climbing to 2.72%. This is the highest level since August 2022, when the post-pandemic inflation shock was still in full swing.

The 10-year breakeven rose to 2.50%, the highest since March 2023.

Commodity prices are also surging globally, reigniting inflation concerns as the Bloomberg Commodity Index climbed to its highest level in more than a decade. The index, which tracks 25 exchange-traded futures contracts across energy, metals and agricultural commodities, has gained 28% year-to-date, adding to concerns that “Inflation is back.”

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