President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a Halloween celebration at the White House, greeting hundreds of costumed children and distributing candy, even as a government shutdown continued and despite Trump's recent return from an Asia trip.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed hundreds of costumed guests, including superheroes, dinosaurs, and children dressed as the first couple, to the White House for a Halloween celebration. The couple, neither in costume, emerged to an orchestral version of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and handed out full-sized Hershey bars and Twizzlers with the presidential seal. The event took place on the South Lawn, with temporary walls obscuring the construction of a new White House ballroom, which has led to the demolition of the East Wing. This tradition continued despite Trump's recent return from a six-day Asia trip and an ongoing government shutdown. Guests included children of military members and White House staffers, with some mimicking the President's attire. The article also notes the impact of Chinese import tariffs on Halloween costume prices and decorations around the White House exterior.
