Trump and Melania join Fox News stars at Mar-a-Lago for Hannity and Earhardt's wedding bash
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump joined a gathering of prominent Fox News figures and other guests at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday, October 23, as Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt marked the eve of their wedding.
The celebration brought together the couple’s families, friends and colleagues ahead of Saturday’s ceremony, with senior political figures and television personalities among those attending.
Star-studded guest list for the wedding
The gathering brought together figures from television, politics, entertainment and business.
The network’s senior leadership was represented by Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott and president and executive editor Jay Wallace.
Earhardt’s morning-show colleagues Steve Doocy, Lawrence Jones and Brian Kilmeade were also present.
The political crowd included several members of Trump’s orbit, among them Eric and Lara Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife, Jeanette, as well as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, and his wife, Cheryl Hines.
Senators Tim Scott and Darline Graham also attended, alongside Jeanine Pirro, the US attorney for the District of Columbia.
Anticipating Q's about the financial arrangement, Sean Hannity says he "paid fair market value" for the Mar a Lago party space he rented tonight. His full quote: "I've had a personal relationship with President Trump for over 30 years. When Ainsley and I began planning this celebration, it was important to us that he could be part of this special time in our lives. We chose to host a party at Mar-a-Lago and paid fair market value for the venue. We are grateful that he and Melania could celebrate alongside our families and friends."
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) October 24, 2026
The evening’s other notable attendees included sports commentator Stephen A Smith, country music performer Lee Greenwood, podcast host Sage Steele, TV personality Jillian Michaels and businessman Steve Wynn, who arrived with his wife, Andrea.
Trump’s attendance held personal significance for Hannity, who said their relationship dates back more than 30 years.
He explained that having the president at the celebration was important to the couple as they prepared for their wedding.
Hannity also addressed the decision to hold the event at Mar-a-Lago, stressing that the couple paid the venue’s fair market rate.
“We chose to host a party at Mar-a-Lago and paid fair market value for the venue,” he said, thanking Trump and Melania for joining the celebration.
Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt prepare for wedding
Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt announced their engagement in December 2024.
Hannity proposed over Christmas at their church in Florida, according to the couple’s announcement.
In a statement ahead of the celebration, Earhardt said she was grateful to be surrounded by family and friends during the milestone.
She also credited her faith with bringing the couple together and spoke of the importance of their children and loved ones as they prepared for married life.
Hannity similarly highlighted faith, family and friendship in his remarks, describing his relationship with Earhardt as a source of gratitude.
Both hosts have spent years at Fox News.
Earhardt joined the network in 2007 and became a co-host of ‘Fox & Friends’ in 2016. Hannity has been with Fox News Channel since it launched in 1996.
