President Biden and his immediate predecessor delivered Easter messages as different as the men themselves. Other living presidents also weighed in.
Biden, who on Twitter wished the nation a “Happy Easter,” invoked the teachings of the Christian savior Jesus Christ in his writing.
“As we reflect on Christ’s resurrection today, we are reminded that with faith, hope and love – even death can be defeated,” the president tweeted. “From our family to yours, we wish you hope, health, joy and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. Happy Easter and may God bless and keep you.”
Easter is a Christian festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus three days after his death by crucifixion. For many Christians, Easter weekend marks the end of the fasting and penitential period.
Former President Donald Trump used the holiday to launch a passive-aggressive attack on his alleged enemies on Earth, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, whose office is investigating Trump.
“May she stay healthy despite the fact that she will continue to drive business out of New York while keeping crime, death and destruction in New York!” reads a message from Trump’s Save America political action committee, which James also calls a “racist.”
Trump was banned from Twitter following the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol by his followers.
“Happy Easter to all, including the far-left maniacs who are trying everything to destroy our country,” reads a second message from Trump’s PAC. “May they not succeed, but nevertheless let them be happy, healthy, rich and healthy!”
The 45th president’s message is similar in tone to his 2021 Easter greeting, where he falsely claimed that the 2020 election he lost to Biden by more than 7 million votes was “rigged” against him. Trump will continue to push that claim into 2022.
In 2013, before Trump got involved in politics, he commemorated the 12th anniversary of the World Trade Center terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people with a tweet of the same nature.
“I want to wish everyone, even the haters and losers, my best wishes on this special date, September 11,” he wrote.
Former President Barack Obama wished Americans a Happy Passover on Friday and a “Blessed and Happy Easter” on Sunday.
“After a few difficult years, let’s give thanks for all the gifts we enjoy – and the people who make this life special,” said the 44th president tweeted†
Jimmy Carter’s Presidential Library also tweeted a “Happy Easter” wish along with a photo of a White House Easter Bunny, circa 1977.
Former President Bill Clinton hadn’t posted an Easter message at noon on Sunday, but former First Lady Hillary Clinton took to Twitter to wish everyone a “Happy Easter” along with a photo of the two with an Easter bunny.
