On Monday, President Donald Trump celebrated the continuous bombings in Iran alongside a large Easter Bunny, as the White House South Lawn filled with children for the annual Easter Egg Roll.

Joined by First Lady Melania Trump on the Truman balcony, the President updated attendees on the ongoing conflict, highlighting a daring rescue mission that took place over the weekend to save an airman trapped behind enemy lines.

“Yesterday’s rescue was something extraordinary,” Trump remarked to the gathered crowd, emphasizing that it succeeded despite facing a “very strong” adversary.

“Not as strong as they were a month ago,” Trump added, referencing the powerful US-Israeli airstrikes that have seriously weakened Iran’s leadership since the campaign began on February 28.

Strolling through the lawn, the President shared numerous details about the ongoing conflict, choosing to reveal this information ahead of his scheduled 1 pm White House press conference.

At one point, he mentioned to reporters his attempt to arm the people of Iran to aid in regime change. However, the plan failed when the weapons were intercepted by an intermediary.

‘You know we sent some guns … they were supposed to go to the people so they could fight back against these thugs … but the people that they sent them to kept them.’

‘I am very upset with a certain group of people and they will pay a big price for that,’ he added. 

Reports earlier this year indicated that the CIA was intent on arming the Kurds in northern Iran by the Iraq border as a part of the war. During the event, Trump reiterated: ‘We’ve had total regime change.’ 

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump address the crowd as they host the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 6

Karoline Leavitt, center, participates in the White House Easter Egg Roll

Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump blow whistles during the 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll at the White House 

The President and First Lady participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll

Leavitt attends the 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll

Trump blows a whistle as children participate the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn

He also said he’d like to extend the Iran war, but he knew the American people wouldn’t be supportive of that. 

‘If I had my choice, what would I like to do? Take the oil,’ the President said. ‘Because it’s there for the taking, there’s not a thing they can do about it.’ 

‘Unfortunately, the American people would like to see us come home,’ he added. 

When asked how he knew that was the public sentiment, the President replied: ‘I’m pretty good at this stuff.’

‘They’d like us to win and come home,’ Trump said. 

He also continued to complain about NATO, as he’s expected to host NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House later this week. 

‘NATO has not stepped up. NATO should be ashamed of itself,’ the President said.  

The Trumps then walked over to the classic Egg Roll game, blowing whistles to kick the competition off. 

Afterward, they went to a coloring station, where the President and First Lady each sat at a different picnic table surrounded by kids. 

There, he took aim at former President Joe Biden. 

Trump addressed attendees at the event about the ongoing conflict in Iran

From left, Tiffany Trump, her husband Michael Boulos, Lara Trump and Eric Trump attend the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House

Speaking with a child at a drawing table, the President detailed to the youth how Biden at times would sign executive actions and legislation using an autopen device.

‘Biden was unable to sign his name, so they followed him around with this big machine,’ the President was overheard explaining to a child.

The President and First Lady also autographed some drawings the children presented to them.

‘I could sign autographs for you guys, and then tonight, you could sell them for $25,000 on eBay,’ he told the youngsters. 

The President was also spotted carrying around a printed out rendering of an arch that he wants to build by the Arlington National Cemetery. 

Dubbed Independence Arch, the white structure – which looks similar to Paris’ Arc de Triomphe – was first proposed by Trump in 2025. 

He was spotted showing off the new rendering to friends before handing it off to a White House aide. 

Before entering the Oval Office, the President gave some final remarks, asking the crowd how they felt about his playlist – which is blasted over outdoor speakers. 

Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll

Trump speaks as children participate in the annual Easter Egg Roll

Trump speaks next to the Easter Bunny on the balcony of the White House today

Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greet children during the annual Easter Egg Roll

As he walked in, Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody started blaring.  

The First Lady broke away from her husband to read The Runaway Bunny to children seated at the annual reading nook. 

This year it was set up in the White House Rose Garden. 

‘It’s a beautiful story,’ she said. 

Families draped in pastel suits and bright sundresses flooded the White House’s South Lawn for the annual Egg Roll on Monday as military bands blared through blue skies.   

Those in attendance were fortunate enough to score sought-after tickets, which were dispersed to Trump administration employees, friends and those lucky enough to win a ticket lottery. 

Some of the President’s grandchildren were also in attendance as Eric and Lara Trump brought their kids, Luke and Carolina, while Tiffany Trump and her husband, Michael Boulos, were spotted with their son, Alexander.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and his wife, Katie, were also seen alongside their youngsters; while Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was spotted with her son Niko. 

FBI Director Kash Patel, his country music singer girlfriend Alexis Wilkins and other top officials were there. 

Melania Trump speaks to guests next to the Easter Bunny on the balcony of the White House

Trump and First Lady Melania Trump (3rd R) blow whistles to start an Egg Roll race

Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump stand with members of the Trump family as children participate in the annual Easter Egg Roll

Trump and First Lady Melania Trump walk down the steps as they host the annual event

Tiffany attends the White House Easter Egg Roll with her husband and their son, Alexander

New York GOP Representative Mike Lawler brought his family and took photos with the First Lady at her Be Best ring toss game. 

The roll on the White House lawn began in 1878 under President Rutherford B Hayes after grouchy lawmakers in Congress banned children and their families from hurling eggs down Capitol Hill, citing concerns over the little feet damaging the landscaping. 

These days, the event draws tens of thousands of people to the White House, where children get to embark on a hunt for real eggs while their parents socialize and a Trump administration official hops around the grounds dressed as the Easter Bunny.  

The main event is the Easter Egg Roll – a traditional game where decorated, hard-boiled eggs are rolled across the White House lawn using just a spoon. 

The custom historically symbolizes the rolling away of the stone from Christ’s tomb.

In celebration of America’s 250th birthday this summer, the White House wanted the Easter event to drip with patriotic pageantry. 

The eggs for the roll have all been dyed red, white and blue.

Less patriotic, however, possibly more American, are the many corporate sponsors that flocked to the event: Meta hosted a booth on AI, YouTube gave out swag bags, The New York Stock Exchange sponsored a challenge coin creation station, and of course, Coca-Cola provided drinks, including Trump’s favorite – Diet Coke. 

Music was provided by the US Marine Band, Army Band, Navy Band, Air Force Band and the Revolutionary War recreating Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps. 

Stephen Miller’s wife, Katie,attends the White House Easter Egg Roll with one of her children

Trump, with First Lady Melania Trump, greets young guests at the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 6

The White House Deputy Chief of Staff holds his son as he attends the annual Egg Roll

Trump, with First Lady Melania Trump, greets young guests at the White House Easter Egg Roll 

Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro attends the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House

Trump participates in a coloring activity with children as he hosts the annual Easter Egg Roll

Trump attends the 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll at the White House in Washington

Trump attends the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House

Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive for the annual Easter Egg Roll

Trump and First Lady Melania Trump speak to a child as they host the 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll

Trump puts his arm around the Easter Bunny at the White House 

Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive to participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll

The President stopped for multiple rounds of questions with reporters

At one point the Trump-friendly crowd began chanting ‘for more years,’ to which the President pumped his fist