Overview
- Artist Vanessa Horabuena’s live portrait of Jesus sold for $2.75 million, with Trump saying proceeds would go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and a local sheriff’s department.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended after holding meetings nearby on the fragile Gaza ceasefire, with photos showing him alongside Trump at the club.
- Trump told guests the U.S. was “back” and “strong,” touting tariff revenues, investment and a promised $1,776 payment to service members, while highlighting alleged fraud cases in Minnesota.
- The long-running Mar-a-Lago New Year’s tradition featured heightened security and tickets reported at about $1,450 this year.
- A roster of political allies and figures attended, including Rudy Giuliani, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, House Republican Tom Emmer, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani, Dan Scavino, Brett Ratner and members of the Trump family.