Bidens' first Halloween at the White House

U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Monday welcomed trick-or-treaters to the White House to celebrate Halloween, their first time hosting such a celebration since taking office, TURAN's Washington correspondent reports from the White House.

The President and First Lady handed out candy to the children of firefighters, nurses, police officers, and members of the National Guard for trick-or-treating. Biden has shaken hands with a kid dressed like the Scream villain, hugged a boy dressed as a squirrel and handed candy to a pair of Buzz Lightyears.

Children walked through the “President and First Lady’s Neighborhood” up to the South Portico of the White House where they received treats from the Bidens, and other White House “neighbors”, including representatives from the Department of Education, Transportation, NASA, U.S. Secret Service, Peace Corps, White House Fire Brigade, White House staff, and White House Military Office.

Disney characters Doc McStuffins and Vampirina, PBS KIDS characters Daniel Tiger, Donkey Hodie, Alma, and Xavier Riddle, and Star Wars characters Darth Vader and stormtroopers, also strolled through the “President and First Lady’s Neighborhood” for the Halloween festivities.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken was also spotted with his family. His two young children were dressed in tiny suits.

Alex Raufoglu

Washington D.C.