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Trump Honors Murdoch at Star-Studded 95th Birthday Bash

3/9/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a video tribute praising Rupert Murdoch at Murdoch's 95th birthday celebration in New York City on March 9, 2026, despite an ongoing $10 billion lawsuit.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner attended, alongside former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Rishi Sunak.
Hugh Jackman performed, singing classics at the event.
Former News International chief executive Les Hinton fell from a broken chair, a humorous incident at the gathering.

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U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a video tribute praising Rupert Murdoch at Murdoch's 95th birthday celebration in New York City on March 9, 2026, despite an ongoing $10 billion lawsuit.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner attended, alongside former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Rishi Sunak.
Hugh Jackman performed, singing classics at the event.
Former News International chief executive Les Hinton fell from a broken chair, a humorous incident at the gathering.