Culturally iconic American holidays like Easter often bring messages of celebration from the political class and though this year was no different the distance between the statements put out by the 2024 presidential candidates could not be wider.
President Joe Biden’s Easter message was issued by the White House just after 9 a.m. Sunday.
“Jill and I send our warmest wishes to Christians around the world celebrating Easter Sunday. Easter reminds us of the power of hope and the promise of Christ’s Resurrection.
“As we gather with loved ones, we remember Jesus’ sacrifice. We pray for one another and cherish the blessing of the dawn of new possibilities. And with wars and conflict taking a toll on innocent lives around the world, we renew our commitment to work for peace, security, and dignity for all people. From our family to yours, happy Easter and may God bless you,” the president wrote.
Former President Donald Trump’s first message of the day was a reminder to his supporters to “never forget our cowards and weaklings.”
“Such a disgrace,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social media platform to go along with a Washington Examiner article on the departure of Wisconsin’s U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher.
“HAPPY EASTER,” he said in a post that came right after.
Several hours later the 45th President issued what might be called a standard-Trump holiday message, delivering an all-caps Easter missive heavy with attacks on his perceived enemies.
After wishing a “happy Easter to all” the former president went on to make clear he included “crooked and corrupt prosecutors and judges” and people that he “completely” and “totally” despises “because they want to destroy America, a now failing nation.” Trump then called out “deranged” Special Counsel Jack Smith, “sick” Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis, and “lazy” Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg directly. All three have brought criminal charges against the former president.
“Happy Easter everyone,” he wrote after.
