The Trumps Host Annual Easter Egg Roll

The president and first lady address questions about Iran during the annual White House tradition.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump (third from right) blow whistles to start an Egg Roll race at the White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday in Washington, D.C. The Easter Egg Roll is a White House tradition dating back to 1878. The Trumps also honored the 250th anniversary of the United States during the event. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

From the balcony of the White House Blue Room President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump alongside a costumed Easter Bunny welcomed visitors to the annual Easter Egg Roll Monday morning. As the president and first lady made their way through the crowds, Mr. Trump stopped on several occasions to answer press questions explaining his rationale for the war with Iran.

“We’re never going to let them have a nuclear weapon,” the president said.

Moments later when the first lady was asked what her message is for children in war zones, she responded, “All of this is happening for their future, so they will be safe in years to c…