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Trump's Gatsby Halloween Bash Amid SNAP Crisis Sparks Backlash

11/2/2025

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Trump Hosts Controversial Party

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a Great Gatsby-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, on October 31, 2025.
The government shutdown began October 1, 2025, with 42 million Americans facing food insecurity as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were set to lapse.
Critics, including Democratic leaders, condemned the timing as showing disregard for citizens.
Judges ordered SNAP funding to continue, but Trump said he lacked authority during the shutdown.

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Trump Celebrates Halloween

On October 31, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a White House Halloween event featuring children in costumes.
Trump wore a blue suit and a red "USA" hat, while Melania Trump wore a military-style coat with orange accents.
The event included music from the U.S. Air Force Band, candy, and social media commentary that the Trumps' attire resembled a costume, reinforcing a long-standing tradition.

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Trump Hosts Controversial Party

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a Great Gatsby-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, on October 31, 2025.
The government shutdown began October 1, 2025, with 42 million Americans facing food insecurity as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were set to lapse.
Critics, including Democratic leaders, condemned the timing as showing disregard for citizens.
Judges ordered SNAP funding to continue, but Trump said he lacked authority during the shutdown.

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