White House posts then deletes Easter video of Trump insulting Macron

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by Vedika BAHL
April 6, 2026
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The White House posted and then deleted a video of President Trump insulting Macron during an Easter luncheon.

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The White House posted and then deleted a video from President Donald Trump's private Easter luncheon that showed him making inflammatory remarks and false claims about public figures. The footage, which was likely not intended for public release, captured President Trump insulting Macron during the closed-door event. A journalist downloaded the video before its removal, leading to its circulation online. This incident reveals sensitive comments from the President that the White House quickly sought to suppress.

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