President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump brought tradition and reverence back to the White House lawn on Monday as they hosted the iconic Easter Egg Roll, blending history, faith, and a sharp jab at President Joe Biden’s past Easter blunders.
While celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and honoring the origins of the beloved American event, Trump made headlines with a light-hearted but biting reference to Biden’s now-infamous run-in with the Easter Bunny in 2022.
“Do you remember the bunny with Joe Biden? Do you remember?” Trump asked the crowd with a smirk. “Do you remember when the bunny took Joe Biden out? He’s not taking Trump out.”
The jab drew laughs and applause from attendees, further contrasting Trump’s energetic appearance with Biden’s heavily managed 2022 Easter appearance, where even the Easter Bunny had to redirect the sitting president away from reporters.
Honoring Faith and History
Before the humor, Trump reflected on the Christian foundation of the holiday, stating:
“We are honoring Jesus Christ and we’re going to honor Jesus Christ very powerfully throughout our lives … not just now, all throughout our lives.”
The White House also shared a historical overview of the Easter Egg Roll, tracing its origins back to President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878 and even informal gatherings during President Abraham Lincoln’s time.
“In 1878, a group of bold children walked up to the White House gate, hoping to be allowed to play egg-rolling games there. President Hayes told his guards to let the children enter, and soon Easter Monday on the White House grounds became an annual tradition.”
A Presidential Contrast
The event stood in stark contrast to previous years. In 2022, video clips showed President Biden being physically redirected by a costumed Easter Bunny, triggering a wave of viral mockery and concerns about who was actually running the show in Washington.
At the time, even First Lady Jill Biden and multiple aides appeared to work overtime to manage Biden’s interactions with the press and children on the lawn.
On Monday, Trump’s confident, faith-centered message — paired with his signature humor — reminded the nation that while Easter is a time for celebration, it’s also a moment of reflection on leadership, legacy, and faith in something greater.
