Photo Of Trump At Easter Event Sparks Outrage After People Spot Small Detail

President Donald Trump made headlines again during the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 21, 2025 — but not just for hosting the beloved annual event.

While welcoming families and children to the South Lawn, President Trump was photographed holding up a collectible card. The image on the card? A dramatic photo from the attempted assassination he survived during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, last July.

The photo, which quickly spread on social media platforms like Reddit and X, triggered a wave of online commentary. Some praised the former president for turning a moment of personal survival into a message of strength. Others, including British tabloid The Daily Mirror, attempted to fuel outrage with headlines such as, “Trump blasted for showing assassination trading card to kids at White House event.”

Despite claims that the image may have been digitally altered or generated with artificial intelligence, the photo is authentic. It was taken by Getty Images photojournalist Chip Somodevilla and is publicly available in their professional archive. The caption clearly categorizes the moment, describing Trump holding the card during the 2025 Easter Egg Roll, an event that drew thousands to the nation’s capital to celebrate a tradition that dates back to 1878 under President Rutherford B. Hayes.

The card in question shows a now-iconic image captured by Washington Post photographer Jabin Botsford, just moments after gunfire rang out at Trump’s July 13, 2024, rally. That day, gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire from a rooftop, killing one and injuring two others before being neutralized by Secret Service. Trump was wounded, suffering a graze to his ear before being rushed off stage by agents.

The trading card contains bold text that reads “Trump assassination attempt” along with the phrase “Fight to save America: Stand Strong” and the date of the rally attack.

While it does not appear that the Trump campaign or administration is officially selling this specific card, similar versions have popped up on platforms like eBay, being sold by private individuals. The Trump Organization is, however, offering a new photo book for sale, which features the dramatic rally image on the cover.

Critics may claim this move politicizes a traumatic moment, but supporters argue it reflects President Trump’s continued message of resilience in the face of adversity. As he remains a central figure in America’s political landscape, the former president’s willingness to confront danger head-on — and commemorate it publicly — continues to set him apart from his opponents.

Whether you call it controversial or courageous, the image has once again thrust Trump into the center of national conversation — right where he’s always thrived.