Trump hails relentless bombing of Iran alongside Melania and giant Easter Bunny as kids descend on White House

Donald Trump hailed the relentless bombing of Iran alongside a giant Easter Bunny on Monday as hundreds of children descended onto the White House South Lawn for the annual Egg Roll.

The President was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on the Truman balcony as he updated attendees about the ongoing conflict, including a daring rescue mission over the weekend to save an airman lost behind enemy lines.

‘What about the rescue that took place yesterday, that’s something that you rarely see,’ Trump told the crowd on Monday, adding that it had been pulled off despite a ‘very strong’ enemy.

‘Not so strong like they were about a month ago,’ Trump said, referring to the devastating US-Israeli strikes that have decimated Iran’s leadership since they were launched on February 28. 

As the President walked through the lawn, he divulged a number of details about the ongoing conflict – instead of saving it for his 1pm press conference. 

In one instance, he told reporters that he tried to get guns to the people of Iran so they could help him enact regime change in the country, but the plan went sideways after the weapons were stolen 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.’ 

He also said he would like to extend the Iran war, but he knew the American people would not 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 is 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. 

Speaking with a child at a drawing table, the President explained to the youth that Biden would at times 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,’ Trump was overheard telling 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. 

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 there with her son Niko. 

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

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.