Politics · United States · 5 hrs ago
Trump and Melania Host White House Halloween Event
Donald and Melania Trump handed out candy to children at the White House Halloween celebration on Thursday evening.
The event took place on the South Lawn in Washington, with military, law enforcement, foster and adoptive families among the guests.
Air Force One flew over the crowd twice, while musicians played Halloween-themed music and the White House was decorated for the occasion.
The annual event dates back to President Dwight Eisenhower's term in 1958.
It came during the final days of campaigning, as Republicans sought to keep control of both chambers of Congress ahead of next week's midterm elections.
Trump had held a rally in South Carolina earlier that day and was scheduled to hold two more tele-rallies after the event, then campaign in Florida on Friday.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump handed out candy to children at the White House’s annual Halloween event on Thursday evening.
The event took place on the South Lawn and included military, law enforcement, foster and adoptive families, according to the first lady’s office.
The White House used a harvest-moon theme, with a giant inflatable moon and music played by the US Air Force Strolling Strings.
Air Force One flew over the White House twice during the event.
Trump had attended a campaign rally in South Carolina earlier that day, as Republicans campaigned ahead of the midterm elections.
- Who
- President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted the event and handed out candy to children.
- What
- The White House held its annual Halloween celebration for trick-or-treaters.
- When
- Thursday evening, October 29, 2026.
- Where
- The White House South Lawn in Washington.
- Why
- It was the White House’s annual Halloween event. Trump had returned from a South Carolina rally supporting Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
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The White House’s annual Halloween event tradition dates back to President Dwight Eisenhower’s term.
Trump attended a campaign rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Trump and Melania Trump hosted trick-or-treaters at the White House.
Air Force One made two passes over the White House.
- Hosts
- President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump
- Date
- October 29, 2026
- Location
- White House South Lawn, Washington
- Decoration theme
- Harvest moon
- Aircraft passes
- Air Force One made two passes over the White House
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