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Melania Trump makes rare Iran war comment at White House Easter Egg Roll

At the White House Easter Egg Roll, Melania Trump made a rare public remark about the Iran conflict while President Trump discussed a rescue mission and ongoing talks with Iran.

Apr 6th 2026 · United States

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First Lady Melania Trump briefly addressed the war in Iran when asked about children in conflict zones, saying events are happening for their future and they will be safe in years to come.
President Donald Trump used the Easter Egg Roll to describe a recent mission to rescue a US service member after an F-15 was shot down over Iran.
Trump said he is engaged in talks with Iran's new leadership and suggested the war could end if they accept his terms.
The president also claimed that Iranians support his military approach and made remarks about their reaction to bombings.
Both remarks came during an informal media session as Trump toured the Easter Egg Roll crowd with families.

Sources

Vídeo en directo: Trump y Melania organizan la tradicional búsqueda de huevos de Pascua en la Casa Blanca www.huffingtonpost.es
Trump and Melania host White House Easter Egg Roll with a patriotic twist www.independent.co.uk
Melania Trump makes rare political statement at White House Easter Egg Roll www.independent.co.uk
Trump’s White House Easter event gets weird as Trump focuses on Iran war and shows off his arch plans www.independent.co.uk
Trump makes bold Iran war claim and rants about bombs at family Easter event www.independent.co.uk
Trump praised airman’s rescue in Iran during White House Easter event www.aljazeera.com
Trump rambles about Biden’s ‘auto-pen’ to bemused children at Easter egg roll www.independent.co.uk
Melania Trump’s Unexpected Easter Look www.nytimes.com
Donald y Melania Trump abren la Casa Blanca para la carrera de huevos de Pascua, en plena guerra y amenazas a Irán www.20minutos.es
Photos of Trump's Monday, talking Iran at Easter Egg Roll and mimicking a sniper in the press room www.independent.co.uk