The evening prior to the celebration, the first couple attended Game 5 of theWorld Seriesat the National’s home stadium in Washington, D.C. When their attendance was made known via the field’s big screen, the Trumpselicited boos and mocking chants of “lock him up”from the crowd (as well as some claps and cheers — but the dissenters were louder).
Monday’s Halloween event also came amid the president’s ongoing — frequently exclamatory and occasionally all-caps — Twitter attacks on theimpeachment investigationin Congress.
From left: Donald Trump and Melania Trump at a Halloween event at the White House on Monday.
Donald Trump and Melania Trump (center) at a Halloween event at the White House on Monday.Alex Wong/Getty
Donald Trump and Melania Trump (center) at a Halloween event at the White House on Monday.
“Can you believe that Shifty Adam Schiff, the biggest leaker in D.C., and a corrupt politician, is upset that we didn’t inform him before we raided and killed the #1 terrorist in the WORLD!? Wouldn’t be surprised if the Do Nothing Democrats Impeach me over that! DRAIN THE SWAMP!!” the presidenttweetedMonday afternoon.
He returned to social media to continue his message to followers,tweetingearly Tuesday morning: “Why are people that I never even heard of testifying about the call. Just READ THE CALL TRANSCRIPT AND THE IMPEACHMENT HOAX IS OVER! Ukrain [sic] said NO PRESSURE.”
Trump left the Halloween event at about 6:30 p.m. without making any remarks. He and Mrs. Trump did not wear costumes.
During the event, the U.S. Air Force Strolling Strings band provided live music, including violin versions of “Monster Mash,”Michael Jackson‘s “Thriller” and score from theHarry Potterfilms.
Several governmental bodies offered activities for the children at the event. The Secret Service allowed guests to see the Presidential Limo known as “the Beast” and the Department of Agriculture brought along tractors for youngsters to observe.
Trick-or-treaters donned a variety of costumes, from superheroes to princesses to athletes — even a mini President Trump was spotted.
One child dressed in a puffyMinioncostume made for aquirky (and quickly mocked) viral momentwhen the president and first lady placed candy bars on top of the child’s costume, watching as they slid off when the child turned to walk away.
One Twitter userjoked: “Disrespecting the Minions could hurt Trump in key 2020 battleground states.”
source: people.com
