Alongside the Easter Bunny, Trump gives a speech about war at an event for children

Alongside the Easter Bunny, Trump talks about war at an event for children US President Donald Trump made comments about war this Monday (6) in an unusual setting: alongside a person dressed as the Easter Bunny, and addressing an audience of children in Washington. ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp Trump participated alongside the First Lady, Melania, in the traditional egg hunt at the White House, when children are invited to participate in games in the garden of the US Federal Executive headquarters. The children’s audience also had the opportunity to hear about a supposed good moment in the financial market. US President Donald Trump takes part in the traditional 2026 Easter Egg Hunt at the White House in Washington, DC Nathan Howard/Reuters “Today is a very special day. It’s a day we celebrate Jesus. It’s a day we celebrate religion. And it’s an honor to be President of the United States,” Trump said at the beginning of his speech. “Our country is doing so well, like never before. You’ll see that soon. And the things we did have never been done before. We broke every record in the stock market. We broke every record in our military. What about the rescue that happened yesterday? What about that?” the president continued. The Republican went on to describe, addressing the children, the rescue operation of the pilots of the F-15E fighter jet shot down in Iranian airspace. “When a pilot is shot down, in most cases, you really can’t get into the place, because you come in with 200 people, a lot of fighters and helicopters, and you really don’t have a chance. They are shot down. You lose 200 to rescue one, it’s a horrible thing,” said Trump, flanked by the Bunny. The tradition of the White House egg hunt dates back to the presidency of Rutherford Hayes, between 1877 and 1881. “We are celebrating a very special Easter Egg Hunt this year, as it is the 250th anniversary of this beautiful nation,” First Lady Melania Trump told the children’s audience. “Enjoy, and I hope you have a wonderful day.” Rescue The rescue of the American pilot who disappeared in Iranian territory after the plane he was on was shot by Iranian forces was one of the most complex in the history of the United States, according to the White House, which detailed the operation to the press this Monday. In a statement, Trump detailed the operation, carried out over the weekend. The pilot had disappeared on Thursday (2), after ejecting during an Iranian attack on the military aircraft that was flying over the country. In total, according to Trump, the operation involved 200 military personnel, 155 aircraft, exchanges of fire with Iranian fighters and tactics to “deceive” enemy forces. The pilot was rescued on Sunday (5), according to the president. Washington reported that the soldier was found in serious condition. Still in the speech, Trump confirmed reports from the American press that the pilot took refuge in a cave, in a mountain close to the place where he parachuted. According to the president, even though he was injured, the soldier followed US Armed Forces protocols, moved away from the point of the fall and climbed the mountain.

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