White House Easter Egg Roll Hosted by Biden Features a Pretty Big Bunny, Huh?

President Biden hosted the White House Easter Egg Roll under rainy skies, bringing together families for a day of fun and tradition. Despite the wholesome nature of the event, it was not without controversy this year.

Republicans criticized the White House for commemorating Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter Sunday, with House Speaker Mike Johnson calling it “outrageous and abhorrent.” However, President Biden dismissed the criticism, stating that Johnson was “thoroughly uninformed.”

The event itself saw a record attendance of roughly 40,000 people, with families enjoying activities like egg rolling and meeting the Easter Bunnies. Children like 7-year-old Kylie Hughes from Maryland expressed excitement about hearing President Biden speak.

First Lady Jill Biden, a teacher of 30 years, themed the event “EGGucation” and transformed the South Lawn into a school community. Families were invited to participate in activities and even join in a reading session with Ms. Biden.

Despite the political controversies surrounding the event, attendees focused on the joy and positivity of the day. Nikki Santos, a member of the Coeur d’Alene tribe, described the atmosphere as filled with “positive, happy energy.”

Overall, the White House Easter Egg Roll remained a cherished tradition, bringing together families and children for a day of celebration and fun.