President Donald Trump pretends to aim a sniper gun while speaking with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
President Donald Trump shakes hands with CIA Director John Ratcliffe as they speak with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
President Donald Trump, accompanied by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
President Donald Trump gestures while speaking with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine listen. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
A zoom lens and slow shutter speed technique shows President Donald Trump speaking with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)
President Donald Trump participates in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
President Donald Trump participates in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Donald Trump departs after speaking with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Audio By Carbonatix
4:23 PM on Monday, April 6
By JULIA DEMAREE NIKHINSON, MARK SCHIEFELBEIN and ALEX BRANDON
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump spoke Monday about the Iran conflict while children stood nearby for the Easter Egg Roll on the White House lawn. Later, in the press briefing room, he opened by referencing Easter before describing the rescue of two U.S. airmen in Iran. At one point, Trump pretended to aim a sniper rifle.
This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Larry Elder personifies the phrase “We’ve Got a Country to Save” The “Sage from >>Larry Elder personifies the phrase “We’ve Got a Country to Save” The “Sage from South Central” is back on the radio and TV! <<
Mark Levin is one of America's preeminent conservative commentators and >>Mark Levin is one of America's preeminent conservative commentators and constitutional lawyers. He's in great demand as a political and legal commentator, and has appeared on hundreds of television and radio programs. Levin is also a contributing . . . . <<
Mark Levin is one of America's preeminent conservative commentators and >>Mark Levin is one of America's preeminent conservative commentators and constitutional lawyers. He's in great demand as a political and legal commentator, and has appeared on hundreds of television and radio programs. Levin is also a contributing . . . . <<
Trump’s Madman Act Delivers in Iran Top House Dems signal openness to 25th >>Trump’s Madman Act Delivers in Iran Top House Dems signal openness to 25th Amendment push Trump blasts CNN and New York Times for reporting on a ‘fake ten point plan’ Crazed homeless man accused of slaughtering Iryna Zarutska on train found . . . <<
Broadcast from the heart of Times Square, Kevin McCullough takes America’s >>Broadcast from the heart of Times Square, Kevin McCullough takes America’s pulse — and delivers the shock it needs. <<
Salem Media, our partners, and affiliates use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize site content, and deliver relevant video recommendations. By using this website and continuing to navigate, you consent to our use of such technologies and the sharing of video viewing activity with third-party partners in accordance with the Video Privacy Protection Act and other privacy laws.Privacy Policy