Trump holds annual Mar-a-Lago New Years bash with family, top allies

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Former President Donald Trump rang in 2023 at his annual New Years Eve party at the Mar-a-Lago resort with family and close political allies.

The 2024 candidate began the evening by walking the red carpet with his wife, former First Lady Melania Trump, who spoke to reporters briefly about the state of the world, the Palm Beach Post reported.

Notably, his sons Donald Jr. and Ivanka, both prominent in his 2016 and 2020 campaigns, were not seen at the event, while her son Eric was. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, businessman Mike Lindell, and pollster Dick Morris, all prominent members of Trump’s inner circle, were spotted at the event. Hundreds of others attended the event.

Former President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump arrive in the dining room for a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Fla., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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On the red carpet, Trump commented on the War in Ukraine, his chances in 2024, and the economy, but avoided questions about Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and Jan. 6.

“I think we’re doing really well,” Trump said of his campaign. “We got some poll numbers yesterday that were incredible. We’re going to do great on Make America Great Again. It’s as simple as that, Make America Great Again.”

He went on to discuss the two main issues of his campaign, immigration and the economy.

“We need a strong border and we need it now,” he said. “We also need to restore the economy … inflation is destroying our country.”

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He also commented on the war in Ukraine, saying he hoped it would be “corrected quickly.”

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