The key facts
- The event took place on October 30, two days before Halloween
- Air Force One flew over the White House
- Hegseth, Miller, and Greer attended with their families
A traditional reception with a surprise
On October 30, two days before Halloween, the White House hosted its traditional festive event for invited families. Children in costumes — from police officers and soldiers to dolls and race car drivers — lined up for sweets from Donald and Melania Trump. The president signed autographs, including on the costumes of two young 'race car drivers,' while the first lady posed for photos with the families. Among the outfits, one of the most unusual was a baby dressed as a paper ballot. Euronews reported the story.
A flyover by the presidential aircraft
An unexpected moment of the celebration was a flyover of Air Force One above the White House: the president and first lady looked up to watch the plane, with the Washington Monument visible in the distance behind it. Senior administration members also attended with their families — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The event itself is a well-established tradition that allows invited families to meet the presidential couple and take part in the American custom of 'trick or treat'; this year it combined the handing out of sweets with photos, autographs, and a flyover by the presidential aircraft.
