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First Lady Melania Trump has come under fire for announcing a celebration at the White House, raising concerns that this is another super spreader event

Melania Trump’s announcement that a White House Halloween celebration will take place despite the coronavirus pandemic has been widespread – and immediate â € “ criticism

The U.S. First Lady revealed the plans on Twitter, announcing the Trump administration’s fourth annual Halloween festivities would be held on Sunday

The doors of the White House will open to frontline workers, military families and schoolchildren, accompanied by their parents, from 330 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

In a statement, Ms. Trump confirmed that « extra precautions » have been put in place to « help ensure the health and safety of all guests wishing to participate in this year’s spooky celebration »

These precautions include limiting the capacity of the event and extending the hours of the event, requiring guests and staff to wear face masks and practice social distancing, adopt a non-contact approach and having a widely available hand sanitizer

But that was not enough to satisfy critics who criticized the decision to hold such an event during the COVID-19 crisis, which has so far claimed the lives of more than 220,000 Americans

Many people have expressed concerns that the celebration could become a « very popular event » if a contagious person attended

And others said it was unfair to hold an event when ordinary Americans were prevented from going about their daily business and visiting loved ones during the pandemic

« As the rest of us sacrifice family reunions, hugging our grandchildren and learning in school, the PM continues to host super spreader events sacrificing the health of Americans, » wrote one Twitter user, while another said: « Super Spreader Event, Take TWO now… ask ANY & public health professional to tell you this is a HORRIBLE idea »

« And I don’t think my community is suggesting any tips or treatment for the safety of our citizens for the greater good. You are really amazing, » added another

Sunday, @POTUS &, I will be safely welcoming frontline workers, military families, & trick-or-treaters schoolchildren for the annual @WhiteHouse #Halloween celebration We look forward to seeing you all for this year’s festivities! Â https: // tco / ax905gVIDR

Meanwhile, others have referred to the fact that the parents of 545 separated children at the US-Mexico border have still not been found, three years after the Trump administration instituted a policy zero tolerance and family separation for undocumented migrants migrants entering the United States

In a court case, the American Civil Liberties Union said about two-thirds of the parents in question were returned to their home countries in Central America, with their children left behind

Trump’s critics have questioned the ethics of holding a White House family party after these 545 children lost their own families

The issue of the 545 lost migrant children was raised during the last presidential debate Photo: Spencer Platt / Getty Images / AFPSource: AFP

« Will you accommodate the 545 children whose parents you have somehow ‘misled’ or are they treated so well in their cages that they don’t need more treats? » one Twitter user asked, while another wrote: « There are 545 kids who would look forward to seeing their parents again. Interested in you? I doubt it »

The controversial issue came to a head during the last presidential debate, when thousands of social media users thought they heard Mr. Trump say it was « good » that these 545 children lost their parents

Instead, the broadcasts reveal that the President actually said ‘go ahead’ to debate moderator Kristen Welker, who was ready to move on to the next topic

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