The White House Easter Egg Roll is traditionally a family-friendly affair, full of bright pastels, bouncing bunnies, and smiling children—but this year, under President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, it was also laced with unmistakable political flair. The event drew tens of thousands to the South Lawn on a perfect spring Monday, and while the kids came for the games and goodies, the adults got a heavy dose of classic Trump charisma.
“Easter is special, and it’s one of our favorite days,” Trump told the crowd, beaming alongside Melania. “We’re honoring Jesus Christ. We’re bringing religion back in America.” It was a message unmistakably in line with the Trump doctrine: revival, tradition, and unapologetic faith. And judging by the cheers, it hit home.
WATCH: Great to watch a President at the WH Easter Egg Roll who doesn’t need the Easter Bunny to lead him around pic.twitter.com/0QEkzdn9pn
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But the real viral moment? It came with a bunny and a well-placed jab.
Yes, Trump went there. Twice. Channeling the now-infamous 2022 clip where an Easter Bunny intervened to redirect a wandering President Joe Biden mid-conversation, Trump couldn’t help but turn the moment into a political zinger.
EASTER BUNNY to Joe: This way… pic.twitter.com/joU3SmdORZ
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 18, 2022
“Remember when the Easter Bunny took out Joe Biden?” Trump said with a grin, prompting laughter from the crowd—and a chuckle from Melania. “He’s not going to be taking Trump out!”
The reference landed perfectly. Unlike Biden, who in that viral moment appeared confused and was gently ushered away by a handler in a bunny suit, Trump looked firmly in command, shaking hands, posing for selfies, and radiating confidence.
It wasn’t just about Easter eggs—it was a not-so-subtle reminder of presence, contrast, and political vitality.
What set this year’s event apart wasn’t just the festive decor or the record-breaking attendance—it was the tone. This wasn’t a low-key, hands-off executive drifting in for a photo op. This was Trump fully in his element: present, energized, and surrounded by families who clearly admired him.
.@POTUS: “That was a BEAUTIFUL moment when the bunny saved Joe Biden”😂 pic.twitter.com/36eSZcZzXd
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) April 21, 2025
And he took a moment to connect the day to the bigger picture.
“We’re bringing a lot of things back, but religion is coming back to America.”
That wasn’t just a cultural observation—it was a campaign message in plain sight. Faith, tradition, and strength are cornerstones of the Trump brand, and Easter gave him the perfect platform to showcase them.
