President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed dozens of children to the White House for a Halloween celebration on Thursday, October 30, just hours after the president returned from a trip to Asia.
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The couple emerged from the South Portico to the sound of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” greeted by a staircase lined with intricately carved pumpkins and festive Halloween décor.
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Melania, who traditionally oversees the White House holiday decorations, handed out candy bars and hard sweets to children dressed in creative costumes from superheroes and princesses to a pair of “McDonald’s babies” in a buggy designed as a drive-thru, which drew laughter from both the president and first lady.
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In addition to greeting families, Trump autographed copies of his magazine covers for children who requested one.
I just checked CNN, MSNBC, and NBC.
They’re not covering this.
First Lady Melania Trump just comforted a little girl in tears frightened by Halloween decorations.
Can you imagine how much press this would’ve gotten if it was Michelle?
Melania >
pic.twitter.com/jw3joHSmap— Brilyn Hollyhand (@BrilynHollyhand) October 31, 2025
The event marked a lighthearted moment amid an ongoing government shutdown, which the president later addressed on his Truth Social account.
“[Democrats] want Trillions of Dollars to be taken from our Healthcare System and given to others who are not deserving – People who have come into our Country illegally,” Trump wrote.
“That will hurt American citizens and Republicans will not let it happen. It is now time for Republicans to play their ‘TRUMP CARD’ and go for what is called the Nuclear Option – get rid of the filibuster and get rid of it NOW!”
Despite the political tensions, the evening’s festivities offered a cheerful pause with music, costumes, and candy bringing a touch of Halloween spirit to the White House.
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This design deserves another cookie. pic.twitter.com/4nA7QXuqV4
— Hot Lesson (@hotlesson) October 31, 2025
He just LOVES to have fun with the kiddos, and guess what? He did it AGAIN! 🎃🍫👶
pic.twitter.com/95raydO3Qc— RUNNER TUSHAR (@TUXHXR_X) October 31, 2025
