President Donald Trump brought Halloween festivities to life at the White House, delighting children by distributing candy and showcasing a playful trick from 2019. On Thursday evening, after an extensive tour across Asia, Trump returned just in time for Halloween celebrations with his wife, Melania. Emerging from the White House’s southern entrance around 6 p.m. ET, the Trumps were greeted by the iconic notes of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” performed by a military string ensemble. The couple was met by an enthusiastic crowd of costumed children eager for their turn to meet the First Family.

Reviving a humorous trick-or-treat tradition from his 2019 Halloween party, Trump playfully tapped a child dressed as a marshmallow on the head with a chocolate bar before placing it atop the child’s costume. The child, in a bid to balance the candy, walked away with the chocolate bar perched on his head, just as Trump had intended. This playful moment echoed a similar viral incident in 2019, where Trump did the same with a child dressed as a character from “Despicable Me.” A supporter remarked on the repeat prank, calling it “a strong granddad move” as it gained attention online once more.

Meanwhile, Melania Trump created a heartwarming moment of her own when she comforted a little girl who seemed hesitant to approach. Kneeling down, she opened her arms and gently encouraged the child to come closer, offering a reassuring touch on the girl’s cheek and shoulder while Trump observed. Elsewhere in the crowd, Trump enjoyed a high-five with a boy dressed similarly to him, complete with a blue suit, red tie, and red MAGA hat. Accompanying the Trump lookalike was a little girl dressed in a style reminiscent of the First Lady, wearing a white coat that mirrored Melania’s fashion preferences.

The first lady was seen bending over and appeared to compliment the duo on their look. Then Trump told the kids to turn around and pose for a photo. Dozens of carved jack-o-lanterns filled with lights decorated the mansion’s sprawling staircases along with fall foliage, pumpkins and other autumn staples. The exterior of the home was decorated in faux falling autumn leaves and Melania wore a beige and orange trench coat to celebrate the holiday. For over an hour the president, freshly back from a five day trip to Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, dutifully handed out chocolate bars to children in costumes ranging from astronauts to McDonald’s workers.

The president’s top staffers and their families were first in line to receive treats from the Trumps. Top advisor and deputy chief of staff Steven Miller, his wife Katie Miller, and their three children were some of the first to get their chocolates. Miller’s son, dressed as a ghost, appeared blissfully unaware that he was in line to meet the President and First Lady, repeatedly attempting to slip past them as his father reached to pull him back into the queue. Soon after followed White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, her husband, and their young child dressed as a pumpkin.

Music played as the procession of children and their guardians made their way to the president and First Lady. The theme songs from Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and Pirates of the Caribbean were featured during the event, along with some classical renditions. After standing outside of the White House handing out candy for well over an hour, Trump later told the press that he was not done for the day, despite his long schedule.

Over the blaring music, the president indicated to reporters that he was about to attend a virtual town hall with some state attorneys general. A source familiar with the matter later confirmed that Trump, despite spending much of the last 30 hours awake in Asia before the U.S., has another event at 7 pm local time.