Trump hosts luxury Halloween at Mar-a-Lago
The gist
US president Trump arrived at his Mar-a-Lago club's jungle-themed Halloween party around 8 p.m. on Oct. 31.
The gala came three days before midterm elections where voters cite affordability as a key issue.
How it unfolded
- Oct 26, 2026The Office of the First Lady announced Trump and first lady Melania Trump would preside over a White House Halloween celebration on the South Lawn on Oct. 29.
- Oct 27, 2026Palm Beach Daily News reported Trump was poised to return to Mar-a-Lago as early as Oct. 30, with the annual Halloween bash the next day opening Palm Beach's social season; the FAA issued a VIP Movement Notification for Oct. 30–Nov. 1.
- Oct 29, 2026Trump and Melania hosted the White House South Lawn Halloween celebration, where children and families gathered for trick-or-treating. Gizmodo also reported Trump cancelled an in-person rally set for Oct. 31 in Salina, Kansas, opting for virtual rallies instead.