President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed guests to a flashy, MAGA-leaning New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday night. Melania arrived in a sparkling silver dress with silver-studded Louboutin heels, while Trump wore a classic tuxedo.
Walking the black carpet, Trump shared a simple New Year’s resolution: “Peace. Peace on earth,” after a year in which he claimed credit for ending multiple wars. He then sidestepped questions from reporters, including whether the U.S. would send troops to Ukraine as part of a security guarantee—an idea Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said was being discussed—and a separate query about the CIA’s role in a drone strike in Venezuela. Smiling, Trump thanked the press and headed inside, holding Melania’s hand.
Inside the event, Trump briefly took the microphone and helped auction a painting of Jesus by artist Vanessa Horabuena, which sold for $2.75 million. He also spoke about the daycare fraud scandal in Minnesota, alleging the losses were far larger and suggesting other states could face scrutiny next.
Guests included Rudy Giuliani, Jeanine Pirro, Mike Lindell, Brett Ratner, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, along with Trump’s sons Donald Trump Jr., Eric, and Barron. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—who met Trump at Mar-a-Lago earlier in the week—was also spotted at the celebration.
