Melania Trump Reads Kid's Book on Easter 2020

Melania Trump kept one of the White House’s longest Easter traditions alive on Sunday on April 13, 2020, even as the nation remained on pause during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

“Since we are not able to celebrate the traditional Easter Egg Roll on the grounds of the White House this year, I want to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy Easter, and read one of my favorite children’s books,” Trump said at the video’s start, before launching into a reading of The Little Rabbit.

The 2019 children’s book, by author/illustrator Nicola Killen, tells the a story of a friendship between a little girl and her stuffed rabbit, who magically comes to life. Images of the book’s pages filled the screen of the White House’s video, as Trump read the sweet story via voiceover.

“I hope you’re able to enjoy this special holiday,” she said at the video’s conclusion. “Be sure to take care of yourselves and each other.”

Also on Sunday, the first lady tweeted out a message to her followers online.

“This #Easter Sunday, I send greetings to all Americans and their loved ones as we come together to reflect on the importance of family & faith,” she wrote. “May God bless our great nation!”