• President Trump and Coronavirus Task Force Speak to the Press
    Shealah Craighead
    press
    crisis & controversy
    West Wing
    Press Briefing Room
    Cabinet
    staff
    staff of FLOTUS and POTUS
    This photograph of President Donald Trump taking questions from the press was taken by Shealah Craighead on March 14, 2020. Alongside President Trump were members of the White House Coronavirus Taskforce, including Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson, and Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin. This press conference was taken in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Hanukkah Reception, 2019
    Andrea Hanks
    East Room
    Hanukkah
    State Floor
    menorah
    winter holidays
    This photograph was taken by Andrea Hanks on December 11, 2019, during an afternoon Hanukkah reception hosted by President Donald Trump in the East Room. That day, two Hanukkah receptions were held at the White House, following a precedent established by President Barack Obama in 2013. Here, President Trump greets Austin Polonski, a 12-year-old supporter from San Francisco, California. At right is a menorah borrowed for the ceremony, which was sculpted from Kassam rocket metal contributed to the ceremony by artist Yaron Bob of Yated, Israel. In 1979, President Jimmy Carter formally observed Hanukkah by participating in the National Menorah Lighting on the Ellipse. Since then, presidents have participated in Hanukkah observances and menorah lighting ceremonies. Hanukkah receptions have been a traditional part of holiday celebrations at the White House since 2001.
  • Halloween at the U.S. Naval Observatory, 2019
    Tia Dufour
    U.S. Naval Observatory
    Halloween
    Washington, D.C.
    This photograph was taken during a Halloween party hosted by Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence at the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory on October 30, 2019. The festivities included trick-or-treating, a "pick your own pumpkin" field, pumpkin decorating, and thematic decorations including dry ice and lighting displays. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump also celebrated Halloween by inviting local school schoolchildren and military families to trick-or-treat at the White House on October 28, 2019.
  • Halloween at the U.S. Naval Observatory, 2019
    Tia Dufour
    U.S. Naval Observatory
    Halloween
    Washington, D.C.
    This photograph was taken during a Halloween party hosted by Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence at the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory on October 30, 2019. The festivities included trick-or-treating, a "pick your own pumpkin" field, pumpkin decorating, and thematic decorations including dry ice and lighting displays. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump also celebrated Halloween by inviting local school schoolchildren and military families to trick-or-treat at the White House on October 28, 2019.
  • Halloween at the U.S. Naval Observatory, 2019
    Tia Dufour
    U.S. Naval Observatory
    Halloween
    Washington, D.C.
    This photograph was taken during a Halloween party hosted by Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence at the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory on October 30, 2019. The festivities included trick-or-treating, a "pick your own pumpkin" field, pumpkin decorating, and thematic decorations including dry ice and lighting displays. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump also celebrated Halloween by inviting local school schoolchildren and military families to trick-or-treat at the White House on October 28, 2019.
  • Halloween at the U.S. Naval Observatory, 2019
    Tia Dufour
    U.S. Naval Observatory
    Halloween
    Washington, D.C.
    This photograph was taken during a Halloween party hosted by Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence at the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory on October 30, 2019. The festivities included trick-or-treating, a "pick your own pumpkin" field, pumpkin decorating, and thematic decorations including dry ice and lighting displays. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump also celebrated Halloween by inviting local school schoolchildren and military families to trick-or-treat at the White House on October 28, 2019.
  • Halloween at the U.S. Naval Observatory, 2019
    Keegan Barber
    U.S. Naval Observatory
    Halloween
    Washington, D.C.
    This photograph was taken during a Halloween party hosted by Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence at the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory on October 30, 2019. The festivities included trick-or-treating, a "pick your own pumpkin" field, pumpkin decorating, and thematic decorations including dry ice and lighting displays. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump also celebrated Halloween by inviting local school schoolchildren and military families to trick-or-treat at the White House on October 28, 2019.
  • Halloween at the U.S. Naval Observatory, 2019
    Jonathan Williams
    U.S. Naval Observatory
    Halloween
    Washington, D.C.
    This photograph was taken during a Halloween party hosted by Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence at the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory on October 30, 2019. The festivities included trick-or-treating, a "pick your own pumpkin" field, pumpkin decorating, and thematic decorations including dry ice and lighting displays. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump also celebrated Halloween by inviting local school schoolchildren and military families to trick-or-treat at the White House on October 28, 2019.
  • Halloween at the U.S. Naval Observatory, 2019
    Keegan Barber
    U.S. Naval Observatory
    Halloween
    Washington, D.C.
    This photograph was taken during a Halloween party hosted by Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence at the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory on October 30, 2019. The festivities included trick-or-treating, a "pick your own pumpkin" field, pumpkin decorating, and thematic decorations including dry ice and lighting displays. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump also celebrated Halloween by inviting local school schoolchildren and military families to trick-or-treat at the White House on October 28, 2019.
  • Halloween at the U.S. Naval Observatory, 2019
    Keegan Barber
    U.S. Naval Observatory
    Halloween
    Washington, D.C.
    This photograph was taken during a Halloween party hosted by Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence at the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory on October 30, 2019. The festivities included trick-or-treating, a "pick your own pumpkin" field, pumpkin decorating, and thematic decorations including dry ice and lighting displays. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump also celebrated Halloween by inviting local school schoolchildren and military families to trick-or-treat at the White House on October 28, 2019.
  • Halloween at the U.S. Naval Observatory, 2019
    Tia Dufour
    U.S. Naval Observatory
    Halloween
    Washington, D.C.
    This photograph was taken during a Halloween party hosted by Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence at the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory on October 30, 2019. The festivities included trick-or-treating, a "pick your own pumpkin" field, pumpkin decorating, and thematic decorations including dry ice and lighting displays. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump also celebrated Halloween by inviting local school schoolchildren and military families to trick-or-treat at the White House on October 28, 2019.
  • Halloween at the U.S. Naval Observatory, 2019
    Tia Dufour
    U.S. Naval Observatory
    Halloween
    Washington, D.C.
    This photograph was taken during a Halloween party hosted by Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence at the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory on October 30, 2019. The festivities included trick-or-treating, a "pick your own pumpkin" field, pumpkin decorating, and thematic decorations including dry ice and lighting displays. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump also celebrated Halloween by inviting local school schoolchildren and military families to trick-or-treat at the White House on October 28, 2019.
  • Karen Pence Hosts Breakfast at the U.S. Naval Observatory
    Amy Rossetti
    pets
    military
    meals
    U.S. Naval Observatory
    Washington, D.C.
    This photograph, taken by Amy Rossetti on May 22, 2019, shows Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence speaking with guests outside the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory. Mrs. Pence invited the guests to the residence to attend a breakfast reception honoring Hiring Our Heroes, a program launched by the United States Chamber of Congress Foundation in 2011 to connect veterans, military service members, and their families with employment opportunities. Also pictured is the Pence family dog, Harley.
  • Karen Pence Hosts Breakfast at the U.S. Naval Observatory
    Amy Rossetti
    pets
    military
    meals
    U.S. Naval Observatory
    Washington, D.C.
    This photograph, taken by Amy Rossetti on May 22, 2019, shows Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence speaking with guests outside the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory. Mrs. Pence invited the guests to the residence to attend a breakfast reception honoring Hiring Our Heroes, a program launched by the United States Chamber of Congress Foundation in 2011 to connect veterans, military service members, and their families with employment opportunities. Also pictured is the Pence family dog, Harley.
  • Karen Pence Hosts Breakfast at U.S. Naval Observatory
    Amy Rossetti
    pets
    military
    meals
    U.S. Naval Observatory
    Washington, D.C.
    This photograph, taken by Amy Rossetti on May 22, 2019, shows Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence posing with guests outside the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory. Mrs. Pence invited the guests to the residence to attend a breakfast reception honoring Hiring Our Heroes, a program launched by the United States Chamber of Congress Foundation in 2011 to connect veterans, military service members, and their families with employment opportunities. Also pictured is the Pence family dog, Harley.
  • Vice President and Mrs. Pence at the 2018 Winter Olympics
    D. Myles Cullen
    travel
    South Korea
    sports
    In this photograph, taken by D. Myles Cullen on February 9, 2018, Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence stand and wave during the opening ceremonies of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games at the PyeongChang Olympic Stadium. The vice president and second lady led the presidential delegation to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PeongChang, South Korea. During his visit to South Korea, Pence also enjoyed a dinner with South Korean President Moon Jae-In at the Blue House, and met with North Korean defectors at the ROKS Cheonan Memorial.
  • President and Mrs. Trump Welcome 2019 Special Olympics World Games Participants
    Andrea Hanks
    sports
    initiatives
    Oval Office
    West Wing
    receptions
    In this photograph, taken by Andrea Hanks on July 18, 2019, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump admire a jersey during a meeting in the Oval Office with American athletes who participated in the 2019 Special Olympics World Games. Behind the Resolute Desk at left, Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence hold aloft a second jersey, with the assistance of basketball player Matthew Millet. The United States was one of 200 nations that competed in the 2019 Special Olympics World Games, that were held in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. It was the first Special Olympics to be held in the Middle East. The international program was founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of President John F. Kennedy, to celebrate their sister Rosemary Kennedy by providing opportunities to build confidence, connection, and independence for people with mental disabilities through sports.
  • President Trump with 2018 U.S. Winter Olympic Team
    Andrea Hanks
    sports
    North Door
    North Portico
    receptions
    In this photograph, taken by Andrea Hanks on April 27, 2018, President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence pose outside the North Door of the White House with members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams following their return from the 2018 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. For decades, presidents customarily extended a White House invitation to the United States Olympic and Paralympic athletes following the games to show congratulations and support for their achievements.