President-elect Donald J. Trump celebrated the New Year at Mar-a-Lago, which he dubbed the “center of the universe” last week. Accompanied by the former and future first lady, Melania Trump, the president rang in the new year with plenty of positive vibes.
“Just a great year; I think we’re going to do fantastically well as a country; we’re going to bring it back; it has to be brought back,” Trump told reporters as he arrived.
The future first lady wore a sleek, somewhat revealing black floor-length gown, while Trump wore a black dinner jacket and bowtie.
President @realDonaldTrump and @MELANIAJTRUMP walk the red carpet at Mar-a-Lago for NYE celebrations pic.twitter.com/LZnh8RDt5G
— Margo Martin (@margomartin) January 1, 2025
Included among the star-studded attendees was “first buddy” Elon Muck, a regular these days at Trump’s estate in Palm Beach, FL, along with his son and mother, Maye. Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife Usha were also on hand, as was Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). Also spotted walking the red carpet were Trump attorney Alina Habba and long-time Trump confidant Roger Stone.
Elon Musk, Shivon Zilis, X, Maye Musk and President Trump.
— DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) January 1, 2025
The nation’s 45th and 47th president can be seen showing off his iconic dance moves below:
HAPPY NEW YEAR: President Trump just showed off his impressive dance moves while celebrating the Happy New Year!
BEST DANCE MOVES EVER! pic.twitter.com/yK3TC4aUHK
— Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) January 1, 2025
Donald Trump Jr. was seen walking the red carpet alongside socialite and rumored girlfriend Bettina Anderson, amid reports that he and Kimberly Guilfoyle split up — the president-elect’s eldest son and namesake was also celebrating his 47th birthday.
Don Jr. arriving to Mar a Lago tonight pic.twitter.com/b5IoQ9R03X
— Matt Finn (@MattFinnFNC) January 1, 2025
Eric Trump and wife Lara were also present, with Trump’s daughter-in-law singing a cover of Tom Petty’s song “I Won’t Back Down” at the event.
You might wonder why there’s so many videos of Elon Musk at New Year’s Eve floating around. It’s because every person at the event is so grateful for him, so thankful, and so hopeful for 2025. pic.twitter.com/ESTWdezsDH
— Gail Alfar (@GailAlfarATX) January 1, 2025
Trump spoke briefly at the celebration, vowing to make America “greater than ever before.”
Message from President @realDonaldTrump on NYE! pic.twitter.com/mK2hJOY6kX
— Margo Martin (@margomartin) January 1, 2025
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Tom Tillison grew up in Maryland before moving to Central Florida as a young teen. It is in the Sunshine State that he honed both his passion for politics and his writing skills. Tillison also contributes to BizPac Review.
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