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Watch Live as President donald trump and first lady melania trump host the white Houseannual of halloween event,
Festivities include a trick-or-treat event South Lawn, In which thousands of children and families will participate.
The President and the First Lady are about to hand out candy, during a performance by the US Air Force Strolling Strings.
The event is organized in collaboration with the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), which is providing 7,500 apples. Washington And new york Tells the guests.
Following the event, IFPA said it would donate the pumpkins used in the event to the non-profit DC Central Kitchen.
Ahead of the ceremony, the first lady shared a photo on her social media showing off the decorations, which included several pumpkins, fake leaves and an orange sign reading “Halloween 2025.”
Some criticized the display as being in poor taste given that millions of Americans would soon lose access to food benefits due to the government shutdown.
“Too bad, millions of people won’t have food soon,” one user responded. xAnother said, “Instead of decorating with food, how about using it to nourish those in need?”
However, some people were in favor of the decoration. “Man, the White House looks so perfect. I’m so happy to see the beautification process of our home,” one said.