White House Easter Egg Contest Rules on Religious Imagery Unchanged for Over 45 Years
Misinformation about the Biden administration instituting a ban on religious symbols in the contest was debunked, with The Daily Caller retracting its false claim.
- The White House Easter egg design contest rules, banning religious imagery, have been in place for over 45 years and were not instituted by the Biden administration.
- Misinformation spread by various media outlets suggested President Biden was responsible for the ban, leading to widespread confusion and criticism.
- The Daily Caller retracted its article that falsely claimed the Biden administration introduced the ban, acknowledging the policy's longstanding nature.
- Fox News continued to report the misinformation despite corrections and retractions from other outlets.
- The Easter egg design contest guidelines aim to maintain inclusivity and operate within federal guidelines, prohibiting religious discrimination.