Overview
- The White House Easter Egg Roll, hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, drew lottery-selected families to the South Lawn on Monday under a patriotic theme for America’s 250th.
- Activities included a Reading Nook, performances by U.S. military bands, a NASA lunar experience, and a sensory-friendly egg hunt designed for children who need a calmer setting.
- Organizers used 30,000 real eggs from Braswell Family Farms, and an American Egg Board exhibit brought about 150 live chicks to teach how eggs go from hen to home.
- In brief remarks, Trump praised U.S. forces and highlighted the rescue of downed pilots in Iran, saying, “Our warriors are the greatest fighters on Earth.”
- D.C. officials enforced street closures and emergency no-parking from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. near the White House to manage crowds for the daylong event.