Trump and Melania surprise trick-or-treaters with Air Force One flyover at White House Halloween celebration

WASHINGTON — An Air Force One flyover.Founding fathers mixing with dinosaurs.

Soldiers in camouflage and bright yellow bananas mingling together.It was another Halloween at the White House.President Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed 6,000 people to the South Lawn on Thursday for the annual event, handing out commemorative full-sized chocolate bars to tiny trick-or-treaters.One boy dressed as a founding father handed the president an historic document — believed to be either the Constitution or Declaration of Independence — for his signature.The president also signed the uniforms of two race car drivers.Many pictures were taken as parents captured the moment on camera.

Hugs were abound.Spooky songs, courtesy of the US Air Force string band, played in the background.Construction continued on the president’s new ballroom with sparks flying from squealing metal saws.

Overhead, the new Air Force One with its signature red, white, blue and gold roared overhead, passing over the South Lawn before turning around to fly over one last time.The president paused to point it out to the kids before returning to the festivities.The mood was lighthearted and fun.

At one point, Trump did a little shimmy to the theme song from “Ghostbusters.” Administration staff brought their families, including Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.The event also included military, law enforcement, foster and adoptive families.The South Lawn was decorated for the occasion with a massive harvest moon on the balcony above.

It lit up with an orange glow, with silhouettes of flying bats moving across it.Pumpkins and squash covered the grounds.In addition to the trick-or-treating, the Treasury Department shared coloring books to promote Trump Accounts for the trick-or-treaters.

The Center of Science and Industry provided a STEAM science-experiment kit for the children.The International Fresh Produce A...