Politics · October 29, 2026
Trump, First Lady Celebrate Halloween at White House
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted the annual Halloween celebration on the White House South Lawn on October 29. The event featured thousands of visitors, including costumed children who received commemorative full-sized chocolate bars and other treats. The festivities were marked by a flyover of the new Air Force One jet and musical performances by military bands. The president participated in the event for approximately an hour, posing for photos and briefly dancing to music, following a campaign rally earlier that day in South Carolina.
Read the original coverage
- The Epoch TimesMBFC: Right-Center
Trump, First Lady Celebrate Halloween at White House
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Watch live: Trump, first lady host Halloween event at White House
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Trump and Melania surprise trick-or-treaters with Air Force One flyover at White House Halloween celebration
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White House celebrates Halloween with trick-or-treating, BE Best postcards and coloring books
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PHOTOS: Trump hosts trick-or-treaters at White House Halloween event
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WATCH: Trumps host Halloween celebration at the White House
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Reported across the spectrum
- President Donald Trump and Melania Trump hosted a Halloween event at the White House on Thursday, October 29.
- The event took place on the South Lawn.
- The Trumps handed out candy to children in costume.
- Air Force One flew over the White House during the event.
- A military band performed music for the attendees.
- Donald Trump recently returned from a trip to South Carolina prior to the event.
Reported by only some outlets
- The New York Post reported 6,000 people were welcomed to the South Lawn, while PBS News mentioned hundreds of kids.
- PBS News and The New York Post noted Trump danced to the 'Ghostbusters' theme song.
- The Washington Examiner identified Pete Hegseth and Stephen Miller as being in attendance with their families.
- The New York Post and Washington Examiner noted ongoing construction on the state ballroom during the event.
- The Washington Times and The Epoch Times mentioned 'BE Best' postcards or commemorative treats.
- The Washington Examiner specified the event lasted from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., while The Epoch Times listed a 5:30 p.m. start time.
Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
emphasize the 'free press' as a cornerstone of democracy in context of their reporting and focus on the visual details of the decorations and specific costumes.
Right-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
highlight the 'lighthearted' and 'fun' mood of the event, emphasize the presence of administration figures, and showcase the scale of the Air Force One flyover.
Centrist outlets tend to focus on…
provide brief, functional summaries of the event's timing and its position relative to the president's travel schedule.
Where coverage diverges
Coverage diverges along left/right lines — see Framing tab for specifics.
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