In a rare public appearance, Melania Trump returned to the White House grounds alongside former President Donald Trump for one of the most beloved spring traditions in Washington—the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
While the event brought a festive, playful spirit to the South Lawn, it also gave a glimpse into Melania’s continued influence behind the scenes.
A Soft Yellow Statement and a Presidential Shout-Out
Dressed in a delicate pale yellow ensemble, Melania stood with the former president and the iconic Easter Bunny on the Truman Balcony, taking in the lively atmosphere of lawn games and laughter below.
Her presence didn’t go unnoticed by Trump, who made a point to credit her for pulling the whole event together.
“I just want to give a special thank you to our great first lady who organized this entire event,” he said to the crowd.
“She worked very, very hard on it. She worked very hard.” He even shared a light-hearted moment between them, recalling, “I said, ‘What are you doing?’ She said, ‘I’m working on the egg roll.’
I said, ‘That sounds like a lot of fun.’ And we’re going to have a lot of fun in just a couple of minutes.”
Honoring the Late Pope and Embracing Easter’s Spiritual Side
The cheerful celebration was also marked by a moment of solemnity.
Trump announced that flags would be flown at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis, who had passed away earlier that day.
Speaking to the crowd, he added a spiritual note, saying, “We’re going to honor Jesus Christ very powerfully.”
He then concluded with a message of optimism: “Happy Easter and enjoy your lives!”
MAGA Mainstays and High-Profile Guests Join the Fun
It wasn’t just Melania and Donald making waves on the South Lawn.
The event also turned into a bit of a MAGA family reunion, with plenty of familiar faces from the former administration and beyond showing up.
Donald Trump Jr. attended with his girlfriend Bettina Anderson, and other notable figures included National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, FBI Director Kash Patel, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Stephen Miller and his wife Katie (a spokesperson for DOGE), press secretary Karoline Leavitt with her husband and young son, and even tech mogul Elon Musk—seen with his son X—were spotted mingling at the festivities.
Real Eggs, Big Sponsors, and a Celebration That Didn’t Break the Bank
The American Egg Board played a big role in making sure the event stayed true to tradition by donating 30,000 real eggs for the day’s activities.
Emily Metz, the board’s president and CEO, noted that the eggs were smaller sizes not typically sold in stores, ensuring they wouldn’t impact grocery shelves or prices.
“We feel like we need to take a moment to celebrate where we can,” Metz shared in an interview with the Associated Press.
“And you cannot have Easter without eggs, and you cannot have the White House Easter Egg Roll without real eggs.”
This year’s egg roll also had some high-tech help. The White House partnered with corporate sponsors to make the event happen, bringing in names like Amazon and Meta to help fund and support the festivities.