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President Biden's recent gaffe during an interview at the White House's Easter Egg Roll has prompted renewed discussion over his mental acuity, even from "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert, who poked fun at the president's odd phrasing. Biden's presidency has been plagued with concerns about his cognitive abilities, with a poll in February showing that 57% of voters have doubts about his mental fitness.
Stephen Colbert poked fun at President Biden's gaffe-ridden statement at the White House Easter Egg Roll, where he hinted at a reelection run. Biden's mental acuity has been questioned by some citizens, but he joked about participating in at least three or four more Easter Egg Rolls, possibly as president. Colbert imitated Biden and joked about his ability to lay eggs, while wearing aviator sunglasses. Some medical experts have questioned Biden's mental acuity, but he was deemed healthy and vigorous in his mid-February health exam.
The White House Easter Egg Roll returned to tradition on Monday, with 30,000 people gathering on the South Lawn for the annual event. This year's theme, "EGGucation," focused on educational opportunities and included activities such as a visit to a schoolhouse and a reading nook. The event also featured several stations to accommodate kids with disabilities, including audio-sensory eggs for visually impaired children. The eggs used in the egg roll and hunt were all dyed five bright colors, and the American Egg Board planned on composting them for use in community gardens and parks.
President Joe Biden hosted the annual White House Easter Egg Roll and hinted at his expected reelection bid, saying he plans to participate in "at least three or four more Easter egg rolls, maybe five." Biden and first lady Jill Biden addressed the crowd from the White House balcony before joining the festivities, which included egg-rolling competitions and a performance by the cast of "The Lion King." Jill Biden's theme for the event was "EGGucation," incorporating learning opportunities into the festivities. The White House Easter Egg Roll dates back to 1878.
President Joe Biden has confirmed that he plans on running for reelection in 2024, but has not yet made an official announcement. Biden has previously stated his intention to run for a second term, but the timeline for an announcement has repeatedly slipped. Reports suggest that he may wait until the summer to announce, with those around him arguing that a delayed announcement would allow him to focus on his job as president and promoting his agenda to the public.
A family farm in North Carolina has donated 30,000 hard-boiled and dyed eggs for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. The eggs were boiled and dyed by a catering and events company in Winston-Salem, and will be delivered to Washington in time for the event. The donation comes despite a nationwide egg shortage caused by an outbreak of avian flu and other supply-chain problems. In addition to the egg roll, the event will include musical entertainment, games and photo opportunities. The American Egg Board has arranged for a company to compost the eggs for use in parks and community gardens after the event.
The White House has announced the theme and activities for the 2023 Easter Egg Roll, which will be held on April 10. First Lady Jill Biden, a former teacher, has chosen the theme of "EGGucation" and will transform the South Lawn into a school community with fun educational activities for children of all ages. The event will feature time-honored traditions such as egg rolling and hunting, as well as a talent show, field trip to the farm, physical "EGGucation" zone, and more. Approximately 30,000 people, including military and veteran families, will attend the event, which will be broken into nine sessions.
First Lady Jill Biden is turning the White House's annual Easter Egg Roll into an "EGGucational" experience, with various stations on the South Lawn and Ellipse teaching children about farming, healthier eating, exercise, and more. NASA even sent a souvenir wooden White House Easter egg to the International Space Station to help teach students about gravity. About 30,000 people, mostly children, are expected to participate in the festivities. The American Egg Board is donating about 30,000 eggs that were hand-dyed by a North Carolina farm, and for the first time, the hard-boiled eggs used for the traditional egg roll and egg hunt will be composted afterward and used to fertilize gardens and parklands throughout the region.