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Trump greets trick-or-treaters; judge weighs arch; Lamar Jackson…
The Trumps handed out full-size chocolate bars on the South Lawn, two days before Halloween, in an event lasting just under an hour; the pajama pants made the photo.
On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN TonightPublished
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- First reported by Politico: “Judge weighs blocking construction of Trump’s triumphal arch”, with reporting from New York Post, AOL, CBS News, Washington Times, ABC News and CNN via ABC17NEWS.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 7:01 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: Ravens rule out Lamar Jackson; Tyler Huntley to start vs. Bengals (October 25).
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- PoliticoJudge weighs blocking construction of Trump’s triumphal arch
- New York PostWatch Trump React to Trick-or-Treater Dressed in MAGA Costume
- AOLDonald Trump avoids another infamous Minions moment at White House Halloween event following last rally before midterms - AOL October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
- CBS Newsphotos trump white house halloween bash facts used on air
- Washington TimesWhite House celebrates Halloween with trick-or-treating, ‘Be Best’ postcards and coloring books October 29, 2026 · facts used on air
- ABC NewsVeterans ask federal judge to block Trump's arch unless Congress approves it - ABC News facts used on air
- CNN via ABC17NEWSJudge asks if Trump’s desire to rush triumphal arch in DC is to ‘bedazzle the city’ - ABC17NEWS October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPresident Trump and the First Lady handed out full-size chocolate bars on the South Lawn, and one older kid posed in a red MAGA hat and pajama pants reading MAGA for life.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorPajama pants. That's commitment, Hank, and they'll outlast the hat.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA federal judge, Tanya Chutkan, is weighing whether to block the two hundred fifty foot arch planned across the Potomac from the Lincoln Memorial.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorShe asked whether the rush was to bedazzle the city, and the Justice Department says construction could start November fifth.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorBedazzle. Judges have the best vocabulary.
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- Ravens rule out Lamar Jackson; Tyler Huntley to start vs. Bengals · Yahoo Sports
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