US President Donald Trump speaks to guests during a New Year’s Eve event at his Mar-a-Lago home on December 31, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. Joe Raedle via Getty ImagesAs Americans continue to voice concerns over the rising cost of living, US President Donald Trump rang in the new year in lavish style with a side of snark. After a partygoer offered $2.75 million, Trump welcomed him on stage while joking that the man shouldn’t make the winning bid if it would require him to file for bankruptcy in the morning. AdvertisementSOLD: President Trump leads a charity auction during the Mar-a-Lago New Year's Eve party. They often take out their anger at the ballot box.”President Donald Trump speaks beside artist Vanessa Horabuena at his Mar-a-Lago estate on New Year's Eve.

Source: Huffington Post January 02, 2026 11:52 UTC