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Trump's Dog Awards Gala Sparks Controversy with Costumes

1/15/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump attended American Humane Society's Hero Dog Awards Gala at Mar-a-Lago on January 9, 2026.
The event featured dancers in dog masks and 18th-century costumes, drawing criticism as creepy, Kubrick-like, and seen by some as catering to the "furry" community.
The gala aimed to celebrate and fundraise for working dogs.
Trump addressed the crowd during the event.

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U.S. President Donald Trump attended American Humane Society's Hero Dog Awards Gala at Mar-a-Lago on January 9, 2026.
The event featured dancers in dog masks and 18th-century costumes, drawing criticism as creepy, Kubrick-like, and seen by some as catering to the "furry" community.
The gala aimed to celebrate and fundraise for working dogs.
Trump addressed the crowd during the event.