The Photos From The White House Egg Roll Are Even More Weird Than Last Year
The White House Easter Egg Roll was pretty strange — again
At yesterday’s Annual Easter Egg Roll, President Donald Trump captured the very spirit of Easter by rambling on about our $700 billion military budget and how our armed forces will soon be at a level never seen before. He also, in a truly baffling moment, declared that there’s “really no name” for the White House because it’s “special.” Mmmmk.
“House or building or whatever you wanna call it because there really is no name for it in tip top shape. We call it tippy top shape,” he said. Truly moving words from someone who has spent a significant amount of time criticizing people who use teleprompters.
Next to him, as is tradition, stood the Egg Roll’s official Easter bunny–this year sporting a pair of wire-rimmed glasses, purple eye shadow, and the very same frozen expression of ongoing shock worn by at least half of the American people.
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 2: President Donald J. Trump, with first lady Melania Trump and the Easter Bunny by his side, speaks during the 2018 White House Easter Egg Roll held on the South Lawn of the White House on Monday, April 02, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
The Easter Egg Roll has been going on for 139 years, but there’s never been one quite like this. After spending the actual holiday in Mar-a-Lago, the First Couple jetted back up to Washington, DC, where they took care of some of their stranger Presidential duties, in the style that only they could.
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 02: (AFP OUT) U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and first lady Melania Trump put their hands over their hearts during the national anthem on the Truman Balcony during the 140th annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House April 2, 2018 in Washington, DC. The White House said they are expecting 30,000 children and adults to participate in the annual tradition of rolling colored eggs down the White House lawn that was started by President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Is that a bunny on the White House lawn? No: that’s just Fake News. It’s actually a disingenuous little girl wearing bunny ears.
US President Donald Trump looks on during Easter celebrations at the White House in Washington, DC, on Aprill 2, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS (Photo credit should read ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)
What else happened? Well, the “tippy-toppy shape,” as many call it, was decked out for Easter by Melania Trump. It was kind of like the creepy Christmas decorations she chose, except with significantly fewer Christmas trees and significantly more bunnies and eggs. Not sure what the theme was, but there are a few contenders:
- Fever Dream After Seeing A Cadbury Commercial
- Easter on Acid
- Down the Rabbit Hole
- The Nightmare Before Easter
Perhaps the most joyful moments of Easter were reading Twitter’s critiques of the White House decor:
The President and Melania weren’t the only Trump family members in attendance. Donald Trump Jr. was also present, making that face that he always makes, no matter what the occasion–the one where it looks like he’s remembering his first love, who was lost at sea, and also like he kind of needs to urgently find a restroom.
Image via Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
What’s that pin on his lapel? Well, since you asked, it’s the traditional Easter Deplorable pin. If you didn’t get one in your Easter basket this year, well–it might mean that you aren’t deplorable?
Image via Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Finally, after the odd remarks and a little music, the roll got started! Please enjoy a moment of normal children being normal.
WASHINGTON, DC – Before President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive kids participate in Easter egg rolls at the 139th White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn at The White House in Washington, DC Monday April 17, 2017. (Photo by Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Donald Trump then went down among the masses–where it looked like he was worried that the hug of a human child might make his heart grow two sizes too big.
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 17: A young girl hugs President Donald Trump after makes cards for members of the military at a craft table during the 139th Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, April 17, 2017. The White House said 21,000 people are expected to attend the annual tradition of rolling colored eggs down the White House lawn that was started by President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878. (Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
He also helped color some military cards, though probably an aide told him that he was signing a bill officially banning children from his lawn.
Image via Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post
The President also blew a whistle for the very first time in his life.
Image via Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Just remember: only two more Easter Egg rolls to go before the 2020 elections!
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