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‘Blasphemous’: White House Deletes Easter Video After Televangelist Makes Off-the-Wall Trump Remark

The remarks included comments on childcare, Medicare and Medicaid, and Trump said he would blame JD Vance if Iran talks fail.

  • On Wednesday, the White House uploaded video of President Donald Trump's Easter lunch remarks to YouTube, then made the footage private after realizing the error. The recording captured Trump discussing Iran negotiations and federal social programs.
  • During the lunch, Trump stated he would blame Vice President JD Vance if Iran negotiations fail, while taking credit for success. He also declared, "It's not possible for us to take care of daycare, Medicaid, Medicare," prioritizing military protection instead.
  • Right-Wing commentator Alex Jones criticized the event after adviser Paula White compared Trump to Jesus Christ. Jones claimed the video was removed from the website due to negative public reception.
  • Following the event, Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, replacing her with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche at the Justice Department. The administrative shakeup occurred amid intensifying criticism of the president's leadership.
  • Public health experts expressed concern as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suspended diagnostic testing for rabies and pox viruses. Dwindling resources threaten preparedness for major events like the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Political Wire broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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