Melania Trump shares heartwarming moment with children at the White House
Melania Trump shared a heartwarming moment with children on Monday as she read a storybook aloud during the White House Easter Egg Roll.
Taking the stage, the First Lady read 'Bunny with a Big Heart' and asked the children what they learned from the story, earning cheers and applause.
President Trump, speaking from the Blue Room balcony, said, 'We're bringing religion back in America,' and noted an estimated 40,000 people would attend the event.
He also addressed the death of Pope Francis, announcing an executive order to lower all US and state flags to half-mast, calling the late pontiff 'a good man' and 'an honour to do that.'
Trump initially wasn't sure if he'd attend the funeral this weekend but later confirmed on Truth Social that he and the First Lady will.
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