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PETA has once again taken the opportunity to flex its quirky muscle by proposing a bizarre twist on the age-old Easter tradition at the White House. The animal-rights organization has suggested that President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump replace the beloved Easter egg roll with a new event featuring potatoes. Touted as a “Make America Great Easter Potato Roll,” this peculiar proposal underscores the lengths to which PETA will go to make headlines, even dabbling in pun-filled language that’s more cringe-worthy than clever.
It seems the masterminds at PETA might believe the sky is falling—after all, eggs are in short supply due to recent avian maladies. They pitched that the switch from eggs to potatoes would be a triple win: it would save money, spare chickens from the stress of being rolled, and certainly raise the spirits of families across the country. While this offer could make for a decent Saturday Night Live skit, there’s no shortage of head-scratching moments when considering a potato painting contest held at the White House. It’s hard to imagine how “plentiful spuds” could replace the festive cheer associated with brightly colored eggs, a staple of Easter celebrations since the days of President Rutherford B. Hayes.
In true liberal fashion, critics were quick to whine about the egg order of 30,000 that the White House plans to uphold for the traditional Easter egg roll. Apparently, Democrats believe that hosting this long-standing event in the face of egg shortages is akin to a faux pas at a high-society gala. Perhaps they should focus on understanding family traditions rather than all-consuming politicking over protein sources. It’s worth noting, however, that the price of eggs has skyrocketed recently, making the traditional celebration of rolling eggs down the grassy expanse of the White House lawn more of a challenge than ever.
The White House announced it planned to host its annual Easter Egg Roll on April 21, the traditional Easter Monday date for the event, even as the price of eggs continues to soar from the bird flu fallout.https://t.co/QmWPvT4GyE
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) March 5, 2025
PETA’s attempts to redefine Easter under the banner of plant-based activism could easily be dismissed as yawn-inducing but potentially damaging. The notion that Easter should be stripped of its Christian roots in favor of all things vegan makes one wonder how far these advocates believe they can shove their agenda. With Easter having deep religious significance, such proposals can feel disrespectful to those who cherish the holiday’s true meaning, which is certainly more than just a search for vegetables in the grass.
Despite PETA’s desperate outreach, the White House appears to be tuning them out, much like many Americans do with unsolicited opinions on social media. It’s not shocking that their message arrived to a second round of indifference, reminiscent of last year’s ignored plea to the Biden administration. As the Easter festivities approach, one thing remains clear: whether it’s eggs or spuds, families will celebrate in their own way—just let the chickens be and hand over those candy-filled baskets.
