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White House Easter Egg Roll: First Lady greets children, Trump thanks egg farmers and families
Summary
At the White House Easter Egg Roll, First Lady Melania Trump greeted children and President Donald J. Trump praised egg farmers, said more than 40,000 eggs were supplied for the event and encouraged attendees to enjoy the activities; he also announced a 1 p.m. press briefing.
Thousands of people attended the White House Easter Egg Roll where First Lady Melania Trump greeted children and President Donald J. Trump mingled with families, praised egg farmers and highlighted the holiday celebration.
Trump told the crowd that more than 40,000 eggs were supplied for the event and credited "the great egg farmers" and, by name, Brooke Rollins for helping resolve supply earlier in his administration. He also told attendees that egg prices had fallen "40%–50%" from an earlier period, a figure he presented as part of a broader claim about improved farm and food-supply conditions.
The First Lady addressed children directly, wishing them a "Happy Easter Monday" and thanking White House staff. The president joined children for a race and took photos with families; he called for attendees to enjoy crafts and competitions and commended staff for the presentation of the event.
An attendee introduced Jameson Greer, who briefly remarked about strong U.S. export figures and the high-tech sector. The president also invited attendees to a news conference scheduled for 1 p.m.
The numbers cited for eggs, attendance and price changes were delivered by the president during remarks at the event and are reported here as his statements. The White House did not provide further sourcing for those specific figures during the event.
The event combined ceremonial elements, family activities and the president's broader remarks on domestic and foreign topics.
