While most kids were parading around elementary school in their costumes at their annual school Halloween parties, the children of White House journalists went trick-or-treating in the Oval Office on Friday. As much as President Donald Trump likes to hate on the media, he took time out of his day to give the kids candy and have a photo op around his desk. But in true Trump fashion, things quickly got a little awkward.

Children dressed up as characters like unicorns, Princess Leia, and Batman gathered around the desk and, as kids do, they went pretty much silent when a man like the president started talking to them. They shuffled around, finally making their way to Trump as he asked them to come stand by him. He comforted a crying child and complimented them all on their costumes. But throughout the visit, he couldn’t help but make pointed jabs at the kids’ parents.

“I cannot believe the media just produced such beautiful children,” the President joked. They continued standing around as the cameras clicked. “You’re going to grow up to be like your parents? Hmm, don’t answer. That can only get me in trouble, that question.”

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Things were getting uncomfortable, but bags of treats arrived just in time to the save the day. Well, at first: Trump went on to make even Halloween candy awkward.

As the president handed the bags out to the kids, he said, “You have no weight problems—that’s the good news, right? So, you take out whatever you need, OK? If you want some for your friends, take ’em. We have plenty.”

Apparently it’s never too early to start bringing up issues of body image with elementary school kids all excited about dressing up. Here’s hoping they can get by with a simple “Trick or treat!” for the rest of their Halloween fun on Tuesday.

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