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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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President Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed 6,000 people to the South Lawn on Thursday for the annual event, handing out commemorative full-sized chocolate bars to tiny trick-or-treaters.
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White House to open South Lawn, welcome trick-or-treaters for Halloween
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Trump and Melania surprise trick-or-treaters with Air Force One flyover at White House Halloween celebration
There will be more than pumpkins and candy at the White House's Halloween celebration — this year's fright-filled festivities are also poised to scare up some support for Trump Accounts. The first lady's press office on Monday announced plans for the annual spooky tradition at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Halloween at the White House? On Thursday, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will open the South Lawn and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed children and families to the White House Halloween celebration, handing out candy amid festive decorations and music. A low flyover by Air Force One added to the event, which included military, law-enforcement, foster and adoptive families.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will welcome trick-or-treaters to the White House on Thursday evening for the annual Halloween celebration. The event comes just hours after Trump returned from South Carolina, where he rallied support for Republicans ahead of next week's midterm election…
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed 6,000 people to the South Lawn on Thursday for the annual event, handing out commemorative full-sized chocolate bars to tiny trick-or-treaters.
President Donald Trump and the first lady hosted trick-or-treaters of all ages Thursday night on the White House South Lawn just in time for Halloween. First lady Melania Trump and the president were seen giving candy to young costumed children, with Air Force One flying over the White House twice.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump handed out candy to hundreds of costumed kids outside the White House residence at Thursday's annual Halloween celebration.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted trick-or-treaters for the annual Halloween bash on Thursday at the White House, with photos and videos showing the colorful festivities.
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