US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago. During the event, Trump briefly spoke with journalists, made several public statements, and participated in a charity auction. This is reported by Daily Mail, according to UNN.
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The New Year's Eve party took place on Wednesday evening at the Mar-a-Lago residence. The First Lady appeared in a silver suit and Louboutin heels with silver studs, while Donald Trump was dressed in a traditional tuxedo.
Walking down the black carpet, the president voiced his New Year's wish.
Peace. Peace on Earth
During a brief conversation with journalists, he dodged a question about the possible deployment of American troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees. The president also did not answer a question about the CIA's role in the drone attack in Venezuela.
Thank you
Among the party guests were Rudy Giuliani, Jeanine Pirro, MyPillow CEO and US Senate candidate Mike Lindell, director Brett Ratner, and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. The president's children, Donald Trump Jr., Eric, and Barron, were also spotted at the event. Donald Trump Jr. was wished a happy birthday by the president from the stage.
Inside, Trump hosted a charity auction, during which a painting of Jesus by artist Vanessa Gorabuena was sold. The lot went under the hammer for $2.75 million. The president joked that he was ready to sign the painting if it sold for more.
Recall
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine seeks peace, but not at the cost of its own statehood. He emphasized that only pressure can force Russia to stop the war, which has been going on for 1407 days.