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USA WASHINGTON (AP) — USA President Donald Trump hosted hundreds of USA costumed guests — from superheroes to dinosaurs and even a few children dressed as the first couple — as part of Thursday night’s Halloween celebration at the White House.
He and first lady Melania Trump emerged on the South Lawn as evening was starting to fall to an orchestral USA version of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Neither was in costume. Trump wore a blue suit and red tie with a red “USA” cap; his wife was in a USA brown coat over an orange dress.
The couple handed out full-sized Hershey bars and Twizzlers in boxes with the presidential seal to a line of children and their parents that stretched down the driveway. Temporary walls obscured the view of the construction of Trump’s new White House ballroom — which has led to the demolition of the East Wing — though a parked bulldozer could still be seen hulking on the other side.
“It’s a long line,” Trump said. “It’s almost as big as the ballroom.”
The USA White House tradition went ahead despite Trump returning mere hours earlier from a six-day Asia trip that took him to Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, and amid a government shutdown in its 30th day.
Trump has called for the government to reopen, but congressional USA Democrats are demanding an extension of expiring tax credits that have helped millions of people afford health insurance. Their Republican colleagues say they won’t negotiate until the government is reopened.
USA Trump’s tariffs on USA ,Chinese imports have reduced inventory and raised prices for Halloween costumes for American importers, retailers and shoppers. Still, the White House exterior featured dozens of decorations resembling large autumn leaves and fall flowers like orange and red mums. The stairs leading to its balcony were crowded with carved pumpkins.
Among the children attending the Halloween party were those of USA members of the USA military and USA White House staffers. Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, came with her young son dressed as a pumpkin. Katie Miller, a former Trump administration aide, was dressed as a skeleton, while her husband, Stephen, Trump’s deputy White House chief of staff, wore only a business suit.Hundreds of children, tiny toddlers up to kids in their early teens, came dressed as Spider-Man and Captain America, ballerinas, princesses and leprechauns. Two boys wore suits, Trump hats and grins like the president, though they didn’t try to pull off his signature hairdo, while a girl with them wore a white coat over a dress like one the first lady might favor.
Several parents had “USA” caps like Trump.
Some children were shy or skittish about talking with the Trumps, but the president said something inaudible to a child whose costume consisted of sitting with his pants down on an inflatable toilet stenciled with “Wide Load” on the back.
Heidi Klum, the supermodel and TV host who has become the celebrity face of Halloween, dazzled again on Friday night.The "Project Runway" star, 52, showed up to her annual "Heidi-ween" party as a scaly, green version of Medusa. Klum was joined by her husband Tom Kaulitz, who dressed as gray concrete statue of a soldier with a shield turning to stone in her gaze.In an interview on Thursday after she lit the Empire State Building, Klum teased that the couple would once again dress "within the same theme," as they have done since they began dating in 2018. The couple, who married in 2019, dressed up as different versions of the movie alien E.T. in 2024. When Klum wore her infamous worm costume in 2022, Kaulitz showed up alongside her as a fisherman.
"I'd always wanted to do Fiona and Shrek, but I didn't find a Shrek who wanted to do it with me," USA Klum told USA TODAY of what eventually became her and Kaulitz's 2018 costumes. "And then when I met my husband, he was like, 'OK, I'll be Shrek.'" "I'd always wanted to do Fiona and Shrek, but I didn't find a Shrek who wanted to do it with me," Klum told USA TODAY of what eventually became her and Kaulitz's 2018 costumes.Klum's daughter Leni also appeared at the event. Klum said that she looked forward to welcome friends and family from across the world to the Hard Rock Hotel in Manhattan, which was the venue for this year's party, her 24th annual event.Heidi Klum has cemented her place as the official Queen of spooky season thanks to her wild, weird and wonderful costumes and her annual bash that attracts celebrities across the globe.She had kept fans on their toes all day, dropping snippets of her costume on Instagram in the lead up to her party and - despite being one of the last arrivals of the night - and she did not disappoint.
Following her notorious worm and the peacock costume in recent years, the Project Runaway star took her animal theme to new l
evels as a bright green, and pretty hideous, Medusa.She slithered up
the carpet with several moving snakes protruding from her intricate headpiece, sticking her vile tongue out at the waiting photographers.Although she warned fans that her costume would be "very ugly", this probably isn't what anyone expected.Heidi collaborated with Oscar-nominated make-up artist Mike Marino once again to pull off her costume, with a team of more than 35 people working hard to ensure she had all eyes on her.As the festivities continue, here is a look at some of the most impressive outfits at Heidiween 2025 and beyond.But it's not all about Hollywood (or Heidiwood). Even politicians are getting in on the action, including President Trump, who is hosting a party at his Florida home.
Like Heidi, her husband Tom Kaulitz, is never one to shy away from playing dress up.He was by her side arriving to the party as a man who was unfortunately turned to stone after looking directly at Medusa.The Tokio Hotel musician committed to the bit by posing with his weapon and shield raised, suggesting Medusa's appearance caught him by surprise moments before his demise.Ice-T and Coco Austin have never shied away from going all out for Halloween, and are regulars at Heidi's annual bash. This year was no different as the rapper looked menacing in a red hooded jumpsuit, hiding his face with a blood-splattered white mask. He had a selection of weapons on hand to make his costume truly terrifying.Model Coco also got the horror memo in a bright red wig and denim bodysuit, with Chucky's tagline: "Wanna play?" scrawled across the front, layered on top of a striped, long-sleeved turtleneck top.
Darren Criss may have taken some inspiration from his host as he donned a Shrek costume, including bright green face paint, a prosthetic nose and huge stomach, which he patted in front of the cameras.
Not quite as epic as when Heidi did the same in 2018, the Glee star switched his efforts up with tartan red trousers alongside wife Mia Swier - who chose not to be his Princess Fiona, but instead Puss in Boots, complete with a black cape and a hair thong.
Maye Musk was one of the first guests at Heidi's party at the Hard Rock Hotel, and channeled her inner Cruella de Vil for the occasion.
She looked the part in a floor-length leather black dress and lace detailing, paired with a white jacket and the Disney villain's trademark wig. The model, mother of Elon Musk, added a pop of colour with a red leopard print bag.
WASHINGTON— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from across the country yesterday, including those convicted of heinous crimes such as continuous sexual abuse of a child, indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, patronizing a child prostitute, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
“Yesterday, the brave men and women of ICE arrested child predators, abusers, and violent thugs. Halloween is a little less scary this year with these monsters off American streets,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Forget ghosts or ghouls—the true horror is the violent criminal illegal aliens, who sanctuary USA politicians protect, putting the safety of Americans at risk.”This Halloween These Monsters Are Off American Streets Thanks to the Brave Men and Women of ICE Law EnforcementNot every costume has gone down well, with some saying that US model Julia Fox's costume as a blood-soaked Jackie Kennedy was in poor taste.Others have been more popular.Singer Demi Lovato recreated her "Poot Lovato" meme which went viral on Tumblr in 2015 - a reference to her alter-ego who has been locked in a basement.
Other highlights on social media so far include Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's daughter North West and her friends dressing up Maria Carey also went for Japanese theme, with hot pink hair and a frilly pastel blue dress, and posting "Happy Halloween from Japan" in a photo with her two twin children.Rapper Megan Thee Stallion opted for portraying Choso from the Manga series Jujutsu Kaisen.Singer Jade, formerly of girl group Little Mix, dressed up as Greta from the Gremlins, while the Cat in the Hat's famous aesthetic was recreated by singer Janelle Monae.
Elsewhere, Paris Hilton recreated the famous look from Britney Spears's music video for Oops!... I Did It Again.Actress Keke Palmer channelled her inner rapper by dressing up as Snoop Dogg (and lip-synching to his music).
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