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Trump, Melania Hand Out Halloween Candy at White House
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted the annual White House Halloween event Thursday. They handed out candy to costumed children on the South Lawn.
- 6,000 people attended, including military and law enforcement families.
- Air Force One flew over the South Lawn twice.
- Treasury handed out coloring books promoting Trump Accounts.
- Construction on the new ballroom continued during the event.
Why it matters: Federal agencies used the event to promote programs to families. The Postal Service ran a postcard station for the first lady's Be Best initiative.
- Trump arrived after a Rock Hill, South Carolina, campaign rally.
- Trump Accounts are tax-advantaged investment accounts for citizens under 18.
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14 sources · 17 articles · 64% Right coverage
Center coverage, 3 sources: The center frames it as a scheduled annual tradition, listing logistics and participating agencies.
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Right coverage, 9 sources: The right highlights the Trumps' personal warmth with families and the Air Force One flyover.
New York Post10hTrump and Melania surprise trick-or-treaters with Air Force One flyover at White House Halloween celebrationThe Epoch Times1dWhite House Halloween Event Features Air Force Flyover, Giant Pumpkin, Treats From the TrumpsCitizen Free Press10hHalloween at the White House with Melania.Daily Mail11hAir Force One buzzes over spooky White House as Donald Trump and Melania hand out candy for HalloweenOne America News17hTrump and Melania host annual WH trick-or-treating eventRSBNetwork14hHalloween at the White House: Thursday event set to welcome happy trick-or-treatersThe Gateway Pundit8hPresident Trump and First Lady Melania Welcome Trick-Or-Treaters at White House Halloween Event (VIDEO) * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina LailaThe Washington Times11hWhite House celebrates Halloween with trick-or-treating, 'Be Best' postcards and coloring booksWashington Examiner10hPHOTOS: Trump hosts trick-or-treaters at White House Halloween event
What’s next: Midterm elections are Nov. 3. Trump has held more than 20 rallies in the past month.
- Outlets differ on the event's end time: 7 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
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