Halloween came a little early at the White House as U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the children of White House reporters into the Oval Office on Friday for some early Halloween treats.
More than a dozen costumed kids, including little witches and Princess Leias, a pint-sized Darth Vader, and a purple-haired unicorn gathered around the Resolute Desk, where the President handed out little boxes of chocolates.
Trump also joked with the kids about their parents’ professions. “You going to grow up to be like your parents?” he asked. “Don’t answer. That can only get me in trouble, that question,” he joked.
Families of school children from 20 schools in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia have been invited to the White House for trick-or-treating on Monday, along with military families and community organisations.
Federal agencies including NASA, the Secret Service and the National Park Service also will be handing out treats.