Overview
- President Donald Trump told reporters his New Year’s resolution for 2026 is "peace on earth" before greeting guests at the black-tie Mar-a-Lago party.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended after earlier meetings in Florida on the fragile Gaza ceasefire, with social media posts showing the two together.
- A live speed painting of Jesus by Vanessa Horabuena was auctioned for $2.75 million, with proceeds directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and a local sheriff’s department.
- Trump praised what he described as strong economic momentum, citing investment, factory openings, and tariff revenue, as he addressed attendees inside the ballroom.
- The guest list included Rudy Giuliani, Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, House GOP Whip Tom Emmer, White House aide Dan Scavino, DC U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, and Ambassador to India Sergio Gor.