President Donald Trump once again sparked social media reactions by repeating his 2019 viral Halloween moment during the annual White House trick-or-treat event on Thursday. The incident, which initially sparked confusion and laughter, has once again stirred online reactions, with conservative commentators celebrating the move as a nod to the original meme.
During the event, Trump placed a candy bar on the head of a child dressed as DJ Marshmello, a move that had previously gone viral and drew mixed reactions. Melania Trump did not replicate her husband’s action this time, while conservative commentators praised the gesture as a continuation of the original trend. The event, which included families of military and law enforcement personnel, foster, and adopt, families, highlighted the White House’s tradition of celebrating Halloween with the children of staff and visiting families.
Visitors at the Thursday White House event commemorating Halloween included parents and children of military and law enforcement personnel, as well as foster and adoptive families. The families of various White House staff were also present.
Social media reactions to Trump’s move were swift, with many calling it a recreation of the viral moment from 2019. Conservative commentator Benny Johnson tweeted, ‘PART TWO: President Trump just put a candy bar on a trick-or-treaters head AGAIN,’ while his producer Danny De Urbina added, ‘NO WAY! President Trump just put a candy bar on some kid’s head dressed as a marshmallow at the White House Halloween Party and made him balance it while waddling off. He knows the meme. Gangster.’
The White House’s annual trick-or-treat event for children has become a staple of the Halloween season, offering a lighthearted moment for the public to engage with the administration. This year’s event, however, brought an unexpected twist with Trump’s repeated viral move, sparking both amusement and discussion among online audiences.
Despite the mixed reactions, Trump’s actions were seen as a continuation of his tendency to engage in unconventional public moments, a pattern that has often drawn both criticism and praise from the public and media. The incident underscores the ongoing influence of social media in shaping public perception of political figures.