Photo: Alamy | Op-ed by Summer Lane
On Monday, the White House was resplendent with springtime flora amid the annual Easter Egg Roll celebration, planned and spearheaded by First Lady Melania Trump, and it was a stark reminder of just how much America has upgraded from the previous administration.
The South Portico was accented with beautiful floral sprays when the First Lady walked onto the balcony with her husband, President Donald Trump, joined by a very demure brown and pink Easter Bunny in a green jacket.
“I just want to give a very special thank you to our great First Lady, who organized this entire event – she worked very hard on this,” President Trump told the crowd of revelers.
He also said an estimated 42,000 people would attend the traditional event throughout the day.
It was a moment of beauty and celebration for the entire nation, and what is even more impressive is that President Trump was eager to publicly herald the reason for the season: the religious history of Easter, rooted in the Christian story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
“We’re honoring Jesus Christ – we’re going to honor Jesus Christ very powerfully throughout our lives,” he proclaimed.
Such a bold statement from the leader of the free world is something worth highlighting – and it’s a stark contrast from Joe Biden’s 2024 Easter Sunday, which he proclaimed as a “Transgender Day of Visibility.”
“Banning sacred truth and tradition—while at the same time proclaiming Easter Sunday as ‘Transgender Day’—is outrageous and abhorrent. The American people are taking note,” wrote Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson last year.
This year’s beautiful décor was also a significant upgrade from Jill Biden’s largely sanitized education-themed Easter Egg Roll in 2024, which was rife with oversized cartoon backdrops. Mrs. Trump’s elegant taste shone brightly through the uniquely curated floral arrangements, and it was a heartwarming moment indeed when President Trump joined a group of children at a table and had fun coloring a picture of the White House.
“I’m really into this!” he joked as he sat beside the excited young kids.
The First Couple joined in the fun with children at the event, refereeing the egg roll game and doling out high-fives after a game of bunny-themed hopscotch.
At one point during the day’s festivities, President Trump even reemerged from his office to wave to a cheering crowd, joyfully offering his signature “Trump Dance” moves.
One theme was abundantly clear throughout the day: President Trump is not just doing a good job as the CEO of the United States; he’s also having a lot of fun. His return to the White House is not just a political earthquake and a slap in the face to the “Fake News” media and the entrenched party strongholds of D.C. It’s also a personal triumph for the man who put it all on the line for America, and it’s obvious that he’s enjoying his second term.
“Today’s Easter Egg Roll was filled with family, joy, and tradition – a beautiful reminder that when we come together with open hearts, love and harmony truly shine,” the First Lady wrote on X following the event.
Thanks to President Trump and the First Lady, America’s White House is shining bright once again with hope, grace, and joy for all to see.
