Overview
- Trump served as auctioneer at his New Year’s Eve party, urging guests to raise offers as the price climbed to seven figures.
- The live painting was created in about 10 minutes by artist Vanessa Horabuena before the auction began.
- Organizers said the $2.75 million will be split between St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the local sheriff’s office.
- Reports did not name the purchaser who made the final $2.75 million bid.
- Some outlets said Trump opened with a $100,000 bid, a detail others have not verified.