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Trump's Gatsby Halloween Bash Reveals $300M Ballroom Renovation

11/5/2025

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Trump Hosts Gatsby Gala

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago on October 31, 2025.
It was themed after The Great Gatsby and featured flapper costumes and cabaret performances.
Guests included Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Judge Jeanine Pirro.
Trump announced renovations to the Lincoln Bedroom bathroom and a new $300 million ballroom.
Tours of the White House are set to resume on December 2, 2025 after a lengthy suspension.

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Trump's Disconnect Exposed

Betty Szretter, a former Trump supporter, condemns the Trump administration for letting federal food assistance lapse during the government shutdown, affecting 42 million Americans.
As Americans prepare for elections, analysts note U.S. President Donald Trump’s declining popularity with disapproval in key states.
Meanwhile, Trump hosted a Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago amid the crisis, drawing comparisons to The Great Gatsby.
Critics say the administration’s priorities reveal a disconnect from ordinary Americans.

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Trump Hosts Gatsby Gala

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago on October 31, 2025.
It was themed after The Great Gatsby and featured flapper costumes and cabaret performances.
Guests included Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Judge Jeanine Pirro.
Trump announced renovations to the Lincoln Bedroom bathroom and a new $300 million ballroom.
Tours of the White House are set to resume on December 2, 2025 after a lengthy suspension.

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