At a Halloween celebration at the White House in the US, a boy dressed as a Soviet tank crewman and a girl in an outfit resembling a Russian folk costume were spotted. The children approached President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania to receive some sweets.
- On 29 October, Donald and Melania Trump hosted the traditional Halloween celebrations at the White House.
- Among the guests were a boy dressed in a Soviet tank crewman’s uniform and a girl in a Russian folk costume.
- Melania Trump noticed the boy’s cap, after which the children were given some sweets.
- The incident was captured on the White House’s official video feed.
Children dressed in Soviet-style costumes met Trump
The boy turned up at the celebration wearing military camouflage, a Soviet-style cap and a tank forces insignia. Next to him was a girl in a dark sundress with a floral pattern, a white blouse and a headdress resembling a traditional Russian kokoshnik.
When the children approached the presidential couple, Melania Trump She noticed the boy’s cap and touched it. After that, the children were given sweets by the Trumps.
The moment was captured on video, which was shared on social media.
The identities of the children and their parents are unknown. There is also no confirmed information as to why these particular costumes were chosen for the celebrations, as costumes depicting monsters and evil spirits are usually chosen for this festival.
How Halloween was celebrated at the White House
The traditional celebration took place on 29 October on the South Lawn of the White House, two days before Halloween itself.
The US President and the First Lady welcomed the children, handed out sweets and posed for photographs with the guests.
According to the US administration, the families of military personnel, law enforcement officers, foster families and administration staff with children were invited to the event.
The grounds of the residence were decorated with pumpkins, autumn arrangements and festive decorations. Guests arrived dressed as superheroes, fairy-tale characters, soldiers and famous figures.
During the celebrations, the presidential aircraft also flew over the White House Air Force One.
