With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran | CNN Politics

Shortly before President Donald Trump was flanked by the defense secretary, CIA director and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to talk about Iran on Monday, he had a softer sidekick. “I don’t think it gets much more hostile than Iran. They’re capable fighters,” Trump said from the South Portico balcony, a widely smiling Easter Bunny at his side. The White House Easter Egg Roll tradition has evolved with the times, weathering intense political polarization, world wars and even pandemics over its 146-year history. But on Monday, it became the site of multiple presidential gaggles with reporters — many about the war with Iran and Trump’s latest threat to destroy the country’s infrastructure. After addressing the crowd, Trump descended to the lawn, over which towered a large crane — a noticeable sign of his ballroom project, even if the usual hum of construction appeared to be paused for the day’s events. A chaotic scrum of children positioned for egg racing waited more than 10 minutes as Trump fielded questions from reporters and waiting cameras. The children clutched their wooden spoons with varying degrees of impatience as the president offered his insights on