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Trump Hosts Gatsby Party Amid Government Shutdown Criticism

11/9/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a Gatsby-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago on Oct. 31, 2025.
The event occurred amid a government shutdown affecting over 42 million Americans, with social media mocking the spectacle.
Critics said the theme, "A Little Party Never Killed Nobody," was tone-deaf during a food aid crisis.
The White House renovations funded by wealthy donors raised questions about transparency as polls indicate declining approval ratings.

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a Gatsby-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago on Oct. 31, 2025.
The event occurred amid a government shutdown affecting over 42 million Americans, with social media mocking the spectacle.
Critics said the theme, "A Little Party Never Killed Nobody," was tone-deaf during a food aid crisis.
The White House renovations funded by wealthy donors raised questions about transparency as polls indicate declining approval ratings.