Apr 2, 2018

Photos: Trump family hosts second Easter Egg Roll

Michael Sykes

President Trump and First Lady Melania start off the Easter Egg Roll with a whistle blow. Photo: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP via Getty Images

The Trump family kicked off the White House's 140th annual Easter Egg Roll, organized by First Lady Melania Trump, on Monday morning.

Donald Trump Jr., Tiffany Trump and Barron Trump were all photographed joining in on the festivities.

And they're off.

Photo: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP via Getty Images

Trump smiles with the Easter bunny.

Photo: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images

Donald Trump Jr. wears a pin that says "deplorable."

Photo: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images

The First Lady reads to children gathered on the White House South Lawn.

Tiffany Trump chats with attendees.

Photo: Nicholas Kamm /AFP via Getty Images

Trump high-fives children at the crafts table.

Photo: Nicholas Kamm /AFP via Getty Images

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