President Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed costumed trick or treaters to the White House’s annual Halloween event Thursday, hours after his return from Asia. Without dressing up themselves, they spent just under an hour handing out full size chocolate bars to children from military and law enforcement families, foster and adoptive families, and children of administration staffers. Mr. Trump remarked on the long line. The Air Force Band set the mood with spooky staples and pop instrumentals, including Thriller, Radioactive and Ring of Fire. Guests included star athletes, princesses, dinosaurs and at least one Trump impersonator.

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