President Donald Trump, fresh off a grueling Asia tour, tossed chocolate bars to a gaggle of caped crusaders and tiny princesses at the White House.
The New York Post reported that on Thursday, the President and First Lady Melania Trump turned the South Portico into a festive fall wonderland, welcoming hundreds of trick-or-treaters just hours after Trump’s return from a whirlwind five-day trip across Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea.
Despite clocking over 20,000 miles in the air and enduring 41 hours of travel on Air Force One, the 79-year-old Commander-in-Chief showed no signs of jet lag, greeting kids with high-fives and grins. It’s a testament to stamina that would make even the most caffeinated bureaucrat blush.
Landing back at the White House a mere two-and-a-half hours before the event kicked off, Trump had barely enough time to shake off the travel dust before the South Drive buzzed with excited children. The area was decked out with carved pumpkins and autumn leaves, setting a cozy yet spooky vibe.
As the US Air Force Strolling Strings band struck up the iconic “Thriller,” the Trumps emerged under the South Portico, ready to dole out sweets.
For about an hour, they handed out chocolate bars to a lineup of kids from military, law enforcement, and foster families, alongside children of administration officials.
The crowd was a colorful mix of superheroes, ghosts, skeletons, and princesses, each costume more creative than the last. But let’s be honest—some of these getups could give the progressive costume police a heart attack with their sheer originality, free from over-engineered social messaging.
Among the standout costumes were three siblings dressed as a Secret Service agent, the President himself, and the First Lady.
Trump couldn’t resist giving his mini-me a high-five and insisted on snapping a photo with the trio—a moment of wholesome fun that cuts through the usual political noise.
Another head-turner was a family who transformed their wagon into a McDonald’s drive-thru, proving that American ingenuity isn’t just for boardrooms.
Then there was the boy in a grimy toilet costume, complete with a “wide load” sign, who still scored a candy bar from the President. Talk about equal opportunity trick-or-treating!
Even Trump got in on the nostalgia, placing a chocolate bar on the head of a child in an odd flat-headgear costume, echoing a similar playful gesture from his first term in 2019 with a Minion-costumed kid. It’s these small, human touches that remind us leaders aren’t just policy robots.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was there, alongside her husband Nicholas Riccio, with their 1-year-old son dressed as an adorable jack-o’-lantern.
It’s refreshing to see officials balancing family life amid the chaos of governance, a value often sidelined by the hustle of modern agendas.
Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller also made an appearance, suited up as always, wrangling his young son in a ghost costume while his wife, Katie, managed their other child, both decked out as skeletons. These glimpses of normalcy are a quiet rebuttal to the narrative that conservatives are all stern and humorless.
The annual Halloween tradition at the White House brought together a diverse group of attendees, from military families to foster and adoptive parents, showcasing a community spirit that doesn’t need a woke stamp of approval to feel inclusive. It’s about candy, costumes, and connection—period.
Let’s not gloss over the sheer grit of Trump’s schedule—returning from a 20,027-mile journey across Asia and diving straight into Halloween festivities is no small feat. While some might crumble under such a travel log, the President’s energy seemed to fuel the event, a reminder of why resilience matters in leadership.
