Trump hosts lavish opera-and-truffles bash as VIPs pack Mar-a-Lago

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA: President Donald Trump hosted a gathering at Mar-a-Lago, marking his second event following the Halloween bash.

The celebration took place on Friday, November 7, where guests enjoyed live opera and an elaborate meal. Attendees included Fox News hosts, international political figures, and well-known country singers.

Clips from the evening showed guests in glamorous formalwear walking down a long, film-premiere-style red carpet leading into the Palm Beach residence.

Trump hosts lavish night of opera and truffles at Mar-a-Lago

Photos and clips shared by guests on Friday showed President Donald Trump enjoying an extravagant evening at his Palm Beach estate. Trump spent much of the night seated at a long banquet table surrounded by MAGA supporters, and he posed for photos with guests dressed in elegant ballgowns.

The Daily Beast reported that this second event had no set theme, while the first followed a “Great Gatsby” style. 

Several photos and videos appeared online. Trump was seen wearing a black tuxedo and a yellow tie, flashing his usual thumbs-up gesture and smiling for the cameras.

The guest list included several well-known figures. British politician Nigel Farage attended, as did Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn. Actor Kevin Sorbo was also present, along with country singer Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany.

Martha Boneta Fain, Gabriela Berrospi (known as Gaby Wall Street), and Brittany Aldean each shared updates on their Instagram Stories.

Lavish Mar-a-Lago dinner features opera, truffles and gourmet menu

The dinner began with a pear and blue cheese starter, The Daily Beast reported. The dish featured cabernet-poached pear, watercress, a soft blue cheese mousse, and walnuts coated in a Middle Eastern spice blend, finished with a port-style dressing and fresh herbs.

Guests later shared photos of the menu online.

The main course included sliced beef filet accompanied by truffled potato dauphinoise and pan-seared scallops served with vegetables and leeks.

Dessert was a trio called the “Mar-a-Lago Trio,” featuring Trump chocolate cake, key lime pie, and vanilla cheesecake. 

Trump’s Mar-a-Lago event draws attention amid shutdown standoff

President Donald Trump’s latest Mar-a-Lago celebration is drawing attention largely because of its timing. The president hosted a lavish gathering shortly after urging lawmakers in Washington to remain focused on reaching an agreement to end the government funding standoff.

“The United States Senate should not leave town until they have a Deal to end the Democrat Shutdown,” the president wrote on Truth Social. “If they can’t reach a Deal, the Republicans should terminate the Filibuster, IMMEDIATELY, and take care of our Great American Workers!”

Soon after posting the message, Trump flew to Florida for the event, where guests enjoyed an elaborate dinner and a full evening of entertainment. The scale of the celebration, combined with his recent policy moves and court victories, has kept public interest high.