US President Donald Trump walked out to hand out candy at the Halloween event on the South Lawn of the White House, and for one trick-or-treater, he placed the candy bar on top of their head instead of in their bag, echoing the viral incident from 2019.
During the event on the evening of October 30, 2025, Trump and First Lady Melania greeted costumed children, military families, and the families of White House staff. As one child, dressed in white with a light-up DJ Marshmello mask, extended a candy bag, Trump instead placed a chocolate bar atop the helmet. The child paused, clearly puzzled, then sighed and carried the bar balanced on their head. Melania watched and smiled, but did not repeat the act this year.
The moment immediately triggered social-media buzz, largely because it mirrored the 2019 incident when Trump and Melania placed candy bars on the head of a child dressed as a Minion at the same annual event. In that instance, the candy bars toppled off as the child walked away, and the stunt became a persistent meme.
Reaction online was mixed: some users found the act playful and self-aware, a wink to meme culture; others viewed it as awkward, odd, or tone-deaf. Conservative commentator Benny Johnson posted the clip on X, calling it “Part two: President Trump just put a candy bar on a trick-or-treater’s head AGAIN.”
Trump’s head-bar-placement moment wasn’t just candy handing; it served as a nod to internet culture and a reminder that when you’re a public figure in 2025, even trick-or-treating can be scripted for engagement.
Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
