Photos: Trumps host Halloween event at White House

In a festive display that has become a cherished White House tradition, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed trick-or-treaters to a Halloween event on Thursday. The celebration, held at the iconic South Portico, was a delightful mix of fun and pageantry, marking the couple’s commitment to maintaining this playful custom.

Amidst the autumnal decorations that adorned the White House, guests were greeted with a warm welcome. Among those joining in the festivities were press secretary Karoline Leavitt and deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, who brought along their children to partake in the excitement. The young attendees were thrilled to receive specially branded candy, a unique treat from the nation’s most recognizable address.

Remarkably, President Trump had just returned to Washington, D.C., earlier that day following a demanding week-long trip across Asia. Touching down around 3 p.m. EDT, he showed no signs of fatigue as he and the First Lady embraced the Halloween spirit, offering an unforgettable experience for the families gathered at the White House.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in a Halloween at the White House event on the South Lawn, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in a Halloween at the White House event on the South Lawn, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in a Halloween at the White House event on the South Lawn, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Donald Trump, center left, and first lady Melania Trump, center right, hand candy to Katie Miller, left, Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, and their children during a Halloween event on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
President Donald Trump, left, places candy in a child’s Halloween treat bag during a Halloween event on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in a Halloween at the White House event on the South Lawn, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Donald Trump, from left, and first lady Melania Trump hand out candy to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, her husband Nicholas Riccio and their son Niko during a Halloween event on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
President Donald Trump, from left, and first lady Melania Trump greet families and hand out candy during a Halloween event on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, obscured at right, greet families during a Halloween event on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive to participate in a Halloween at the White House event on the South Lawn, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt arrives before President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in Halloween at the White House event on the South Lawn, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The White House is decorated for Halloween before President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in Halloween at the White House, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The White House is decorated for Halloween before President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in Halloween at the White House, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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