Donald and Melania Trump’s Halloween Looks Cause a Stir
A Halloween appearance by the presidential couple quickly attracted attention online, not for the candy or the crowd, but for what some believed they should have worn.
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On October 30, 2025, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump made their grand entrance on the South Lawn of the White House for the highly anticipated Halloween candy giveaway.
A netizen's comment about Donald and Melania Trump's outfits for the trick-or-treat event at the White House on October 30, 2025 | Source: Facebook/USA Today Video
But it wasn’t just the eerie orchestral version of "Thriller" echoing through the grounds that captured netizens' focus. It was their attire that left fans and critics buzzing.
The White House decorated for the annual Halloween event on the South Lawn on October 30, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Getty Images
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Despite the occasion, neither Donald nor Melania wore costumes. Instead, the president arrived in a blue suit, paired with a red tie and a "USA" cap. Meanwhile, Melania chose a brown coat with orange detailing, keeping things polished but understated.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive for a Halloween event on the South Lawn of the White House on October 30, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Getty Images
That simple choice sparked curiosity across social media, especially considering what had happened earlier in the month.
“I wish he would have dressed up like a king...or at least wore a red crown 😂 [sic],” one netizen offered. Another added, “They should have on a King and Queen outfit.”
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US President Donald Trump, second right, and First Lady Melania Trump, right, arrive for a Halloween event on the South Lawn of the White House on October 30, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Getty Images
“I was so hoping that they would dress up as the King and Queen of America! 😂,” a fan posted. One more said, “I think it would have been funny if President Trump wore a king's costume. I love the music provided by our outstanding military. 👍👍”
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These remarks came just after the "No Kings" protests that took place on October 18, where demonstrators in multiple states criticized the administration and recent decisions made since Donald was sworn in for a second term.
Although similar protests occurred in June, this most recent wave drew significantly larger crowds, with city blocks packed with people.
Demonstrators hold protest signs during a march from the Atlanta Civic Center to the Georgia State Capitol on October 18, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia | Source: Getty Images
One protester, a lawyer from Salt Lake City, told reporters, “We can argue and debate policies and ways that we can solve problems, but we shouldn't be debating the value of people.”
Surprisingly, even with these demonstrators, the president's approval numbers have stayed relatively unchanged.
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But at the time, Donald’s political team trolled critics online with AI-generated images of the president wearing a gold crown, which most likely fueled the idea that he should've worn a king's costume for Halloween.
US President Donald Trump, left, and First Lady Melania Trump greet children dressed up in costume during a Halloween event on the South Lawn of the White House on October 30, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Getty Images
On the other hand, some netizens chose to simply enjoy the event without diving into political discourse. “Looks like a fun Halloween party,” someone posted on X. Another wrote, “I love this 😀 ❤️ 😍.”
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Adding to the levity, Donald repeated a viral moment from a previous year by placing a candy bar directly on top of a child's costume.
Journalist Eric Daugherty uploaded the side-by-side clip, writing, "🔥 BREAKING: President Trump DOES IT AGAIN! He just recreated the time he placed a candy bar on a kid's head for Halloween 6 years ago. We are SO BACK! 🤣🤣"
To which one netizen replied, "LOL. Classic Trump," and Daugherty added, “He had to have known 😂.”
In the end, the White House Halloween event proved that the Trumps don’t need costumes to dominate the conversation. Whether adored or criticized, their every move keeps the internet talking, turning even a candy giveaway into headline news.
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