This year, "The View" celebrated Halloween with a unique twist, as children dressed up as some of the most headline-grabbing subjects of the past year. From convicted New York criminals to political figures, the show's "Boo Are You Wearing?" segment showcased the creativity and relevance of the young participants.

Bringing the News to Life: "The View" Puts a Spooky Spin on Current Events

Dressing Up as the Biggest News Makers

The long-running ABC chatfest, which typically goes all out with a heavily produced, pre-taped Halloween spectacle featuring the co-hosts in elaborate costumes, decided to take a different approach this year. Instead of the usual extravaganza, the show opted to broadcast live, focusing on the current news cycle leading up to the presidential election. However, the show still found a way to incorporate the spooky spirit of the holiday, as children took center stage to represent some of the most headline-grabbing subjects of the past year.

Channeling Controversial Figures

One young boy took on the persona of former President Donald Trump, wearing an unkempt wig and a trench coat that revealed items for sale inside. "He never misses an opportunity to make money," the show's wardrobe supervisor Ashley Alderfer-Kaufman said in her introduction of the child. "This year alone, he's been hawking everything, from gold sneakers and gold watches to gold coins and gold chocolate bars. Are we detecting a pattern here, yet? He's also offering Trump trading cards and even a Trump bible."

Highlighting Viral Sensations

Other kids strutted their stuff as "childless cat ladies," in reference to controversial remarks Trump's running mate JD Vance made about unmarried female Democrats. A little girl also appeared in the likeness of Anna Delvey, the infamous "Fake Heiress" who previously ripped "The View" over its coverage when she briefly competed on season 33 of "Dancing with the Stars." The girl bent down to grab a piece of candy out of a glittery ankle monitor on her leg, a nod to Delvey's current house arrest status.

Representing Political Figures

Vice President Kamala Harris was also represented, with a young girl standing in front of an inflatable coconut tree as Beyoncé's "Freedom," the song adopted by the Harris campaign as its anthem, played in the background. Other kids dressed as 2024 Paris Olympics notables, as well as animals from Thailand and Australia that went viral on social media this year.

Embracing the Spooky and the Newsworthy

By blending the spooky spirit of Halloween with the current news cycle, "The View" provided a unique and engaging way for viewers to connect with the most talked-about topics of the year. The show's decision to feature children in these headline-inspired costumes added a touch of whimsy and creativity, while also highlighting the relevance and impact of these news-making figures.