Melania hugs, kisses President Trump at New Year’s Eve party as Barron looks on smiling
Melania hugs and kisses President Trump as the clock strikes midnight. Barron looks on with a smile.
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) January 1, 2026
Very wholesome. pic.twitter.com/9HVLzI99rH
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: First Lady Melania Trump was seen hugging and kissing President Donald Trump at a New Year’s Eve party held Wednesday, December 31, at Mar-a-Lago, as their son Barron Trump looked on with a smile.
The high-profile celebration marked the start of 2026 and brought together political allies, family members, and senior administration figures. Barron's appearance added a quieter family moment to an evening otherwise dominated by politics and prominent guests.
Trumps celebrates New Year’s Eve at Mar-a-Lago
A video that quickly went viral on social media showed Melania Trump embracing and kissing the president as the clock struck midnight. The clip also captured Barron Trump smiling as he watched the moment unfold.
Barron Trump was later spotted seated with his parents during the celebration, marking a rare public appearance. Dressed in formal attire, he appeared relaxed as he joined the family gathering at the Florida estate.
President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Barron Trump tonight at Mar-a-Lago pic.twitter.com/O5mrCVWCYJ
— FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) January 1, 2026
President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Barron Trump were photographed together during the evening, with images circulating widely across social media platforms.
The New Year’s Eve celebration drew a high-profile guest list that included political allies, family members, and international figures. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was among those reported to be in attendance.
SPOTTED:
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) January 1, 2026
Israel’s Prime Minister @netanyahu is currently at Mar a Lago hanging out with President Trump and @FLOTUS at their New Year’s Eve Party!
@TuckerCarlson is reportedly on suicide watch. pic.twitter.com/O5mnTG2k6o
Other notable attendees included longtime Trump ally Rudy Giuliani, Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani, and the president’s sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. Several administration officials were also present, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, Representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, and Ambassador Sergio Gor.
Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem seen dancing to ‘Ice Ice Baby’
White House senior aide Stephen Miller and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem were also spotted enjoying the festivities. A viral clip showed the pair dancing to Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby” during the party at Mar-a-Lago.
The celebration came amid heightened political attention, as Immigration and Customs Enforcement carried out multiple enforcement actions across Minnesota on Christmas Eve, resulting in the detention of hundreds of undocumented immigrants.
Vanilla Ice, @KristiNoem, @StephenM
— Katie Miller (@KatieMiller) January 1, 2026
ICE ICE Baby 🧊 pic.twitter.com/QskZUehP1I
During the New Year’s Eve event, President Trump addressed concerns surrounding alleged large-scale fraud involving Somali immigrants in Minnesota. In remarks that later circulated widely online, he accused fraudsters of abusing taxpayer-funded programs and vowed to recover the money.
“They stole $18 billion, and that’s just what we’ve heard about,” Trump said in a clip shared online. “It’s a giant scam. We’re going to get to the bottom of it. We’re going to get that money back.”
🚨 BREAKING: President Trump is GOING OFF about Somali fraud at his New Year’s Eve event
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 1, 2026
“They stole $18 BILLION! And that’s just what we’ve HEARD about.”
“It’s a GIANT SCAM. We’re going to get to the bottom of it.”
“We’re going to GET THAT MONEY BACK! It’s ALL coming back!”… pic.twitter.com/l61MYT5JpT
Trump also praised Minnesota Republican Representative Tom Emmer for comments he had made earlier in the day while discussing the issue publicly.
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