Trump and Melania give out Halloween candy at White House
Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 11:41 · Archive
President Trump and First Lady Melania handed out sweets to trick-or-treaters on the White House South Lawn on Thursday as Air Force One flew overhead.
President Trump and First Lady Melania hosted a Halloween celebration on the White House South Lawn on Thursday evening, welcoming families for trick-or-treating and other festivities. According to the New York Post, approximately 6,000 people attended the event, with the Trumps handing out commemorative full-sized chocolate bars to the children.
The children wore a variety of costumes, ranging from founding fathers and dinosaurs to racing drivers, Barbie characters, and animals. One child dressed as a founding father handed Trump a historical document, believed to be either the Constitution or Declaration of Independence, for his signature. The president also signed the uniforms of two children dressed as race car drivers. Euronews reported that one baby was dressed as a paper ballot.
The festivities included entertainment from the US Air Force string band, which played spooky songs in the background. The South Lawn was decorated with a large harvest moon projected on the balcony above, with silhouettes of bats moving across it, along with pumpkins and squash. According to the New York Post, construction continued on the president's new ballroom, with sparks flying from metal saws during the event.
The highlight came when Air Force One flew overhead, with Trump pausing to point out the aircraft to the children as it passed over the South Lawn. The New York Post noted that Trump also did a little shimmy to the theme song from 'Ghostbusters'.
Several senior administration officials attended with their families, including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The event also included military, law enforcement, foster and adoptive families. According to the Independent World, this year's celebration was comparatively tame, with the Trumps placing candy in children's bags rather than, as happened in previous years, on their heads.
How it is being reported
- Donald Trump's pumpkin-themed White House event gives kids Halloween fright as he dances to GhostbusersDonald Trump and First Lady Melania welcomed 6,000 people to the South Lawn of the White House last night and he couldn't resist a little shimmy to the theme song from GhostbustersThe Mirror · 30 Oct, 12:45
- US: Trump hands out sweets as Air Force One soars overheadDonald and Melania Trump welcomed children in Halloween costumes to the White House on Thursday. The couple handed out sweets, posed for photographs and watched Air Force One fly overhead.Euronews · 30 Oct, 09:49
- Donald Trump avoids another infamous Minions moment at White House Halloween event following last rally before midtermsTrump and Melania greeted Trick-or-Treaters and put candy in their bags — instead of on their heads like the president did in previous years while hosting the White House Halloween eventIndependent World · 30 Oct, 00:02
- Trump and Melania surprise trick-or-treaters with Air Force One flyover at White House Halloween celebrationPresident Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed 6,000 people to the South Lawn on Thursday for the annual event, handing out commemorative full-sized chocolate bars to tiny trick-or-treaters.New York Post · 29 Oct, 23:19
- Air Force One buzzes over spooky White House as Donald Trump and Melania hand out candy for HalloweenPresident Donald Trump and First Lady Melania gave out candy to tiny trick-or-treaters on the White House South Lawn Thursday evening in between the president's rallies and jet engine roars.Daily Mail · 29 Oct, 22:21
In this story: Donald Trump · Melania Trump · White House · Pete Hegseth · Stephen Miller · Jamieson Greer · Air Force One
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