Overview
- The 15th Annual Hero Dog Awards took place January 9 at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, honoring service, therapy and working dogs.
- Footage of masked performers in Rococo-style attire circulated widely, with one X post reported at 1.7 million views and comparisons to Kubrick films.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office posted, “Why is Donald Trump hosting a FURRY PARTY???,” amplifying online mockery.
- Video shared by a Palm Beach editor appears to show the president addressing attendees, while reports note outside groups can rent Mar-a-Lago for events.
- Multiple outlets report the costumed figures were paid entertainers hired for the gala rather than confirmed members of the furry community.