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Trump and Melania surprise trick-or-treaters with Air Force One flyover at White House Halloween celebration

Headline from New York Post, on the newest of 2 developments

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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Developments in this update

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  1. White House to open South Lawn, welcome trick-or-treaters for Halloween

    Headline from DC News Now ·

  2. Newest

    Trump and Melania surprise trick-or-treaters with Air Force One flyover at White House Halloween celebration

    Headline from New York Post ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

9 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Hill

    White House Halloween party to feature Trump Accounts coloring books, Be Best cards (opens The Hill)

    Published

    The Hill's feed description

    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.

  2. DC News Now

    White House to open South Lawn, welcome trick-or-treaters for Halloween (opens DC News Now)

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    DC News Now's feed description

    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.

  3. Independent Journal Review

    Trump Hosts 6,000 at White House Halloween (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    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.

  4. The Hill

    Watch live: Trump, first lady host Halloween event at White House (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    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…

  5. New York Post

    Trump and Melania surprise trick-or-treaters with Air Force One flyover at White House Halloween celebration (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    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.

  6. Washington Examiner

    PHOTOS: Trump hosts trick-or-treaters at White House Halloween event (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    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.

  7. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH: Trumps host Halloween celebration at the White House (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    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.

  8. FOX 8 Cleveland

    WATCH: President, first lady greet trick-or-treaters at the White House (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    The president and his wife handed out candy to hundreds of costumed kids outside the White House residence at Thursday’s annual Halloween celebration.

  9. Breitbart News

    WATCH — President Trump and First Lady Welcome 6,000 Guests for Halloween at the White House: 'No Tricks, Just Treats' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    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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