Trump orders US flags to fly at half-staff to honor Pope Francis
President Donald Trump remarks on Pope Francis' death at White House Easter Egg Roll
President Donald Trump spoke at the White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, following the death of Pope Francis.
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump signed an executive order to lower flags at federal and state buildings to half-staff in honor of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88.
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"He was a good man, worked hard," Trump said of the late pope during the White House Easter Egg Roll. "He loved the world, and it’s an honor to do that."
Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed approximately 40,000 attendees to the annual event, marking the first Easter Egg Roll of his second term. Children participated in activities such as egg rolling and hunting, alongside celebrations promoting next year’s 250th anniversary of America’s founding.
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Emily Metz, president and CEO of the American Egg Board, said that the 2,500 dozen eggs donated to the White House were smaller sizes not typically sold by retailers, ensuring no strain on supply or price increases.
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The Source: Information in this article comes from the Associate Press and from President Donald Trump.