President Donald Trump used the annual White House Easter Egg Roll to joke about former President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen, a device that automatically signs documents. During the event, Trump told children that Biden would have used the autopen for autographs, saying, 'He didn’t sign—he was incapable of signing his name.' Trump also joked that his own autograph could be sold for $25,000 on eBay.
The Easter Egg Roll, held on the South Lawn, featured a 'patriotic spirit' theme with activities like egg decorating, mini golf, and a sensory-friendly egg hunt. The event, which dates back to 1878, drew tens of thousands of attendees, including Trump’s family members. Trump also led a chant of 'four more years,' a nod to his ongoing political ambitions despite constitutional term limits.
Observers noted Trump’s unsteady descent from the White House steps, where he gripped First Lady Melania Trump for support. The event also included remarks about egg prices, with Trump stating that he refused to use plastic eggs and instead secured a supply of real eggs.
The Easter Egg Roll has historically been a non-partisan tradition, but Trump’s remarks and the chant of 'four more years' introduced political undertones. The event also highlighted the administration’s focus on patriotic themes and family-friendly activities.