President-Elect Trump Hosts New Year’s Eve Gala at Mar-a-Lago — Speaks to Reporters (Video)

President-elect Trump and First Lady to be Melania Trump hosted a New Year’s Eve gala at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, , Tuesday night.

President-elect Trump and wife Melania face reporters at a New Year’s-Eve Gala-at Mar-a-Lago, photo from C-Span Video, December 31, 2024.

Vice President-elect Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) Trump family members, Elon Musk (with son X) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) were seen among the many guests arriving for the gala.

Trump spoke to reporters on the red carpet, taking questions on several subjects over a few minutes including Speaker Johnson, President Carter and the hostages being held by Hamas.

Trump reiterated his support for Johnson, said he was invited and plans to attend the state funeral for Carter on January 9 and he warned Hamas once again to release the hostages by the time he takes office on January 20. Afterward, Trump briefly addressed supporters inside.

Update: Photos posted by Team Trump show Vance and his wife Usha in attendance:

Videos:

Video by Margo Martin:

Arrivals via C-SPAN’s Howard Mortman:

Clips of Trump talking to reporters via C-SPAN:

Complete video of Trump’s via News Nation:

Trump speaking to supporters, video by Margo Martin:

Lara Trump performed, video by Dan Scavino, Jr.:

Bonus video: Legendary boxing promoter and patriot, 93-year-old Don King.

Happy New Year!

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