In Photos: Trump and MAGA allies celebrate new year at Mar-a-Lago

Trump is welcoming the new year at a Mar-a-Lago gala with allies and MAGA celebrities, closing out his first year in office as 2026 approaches.

Updated on: Jan 01, 2026 8:50 AM IST

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US President Donald Trump mingles with guests during a New Year's Eve event at his Mar-a-Lago home on December 31, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Trump speaks during the New Year's Eve Party at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach. (AFP)

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The Washington Monument is illuminated with a projection of US President Donald Trump's "Freedom 250" initiative during the New Year's Eve show at the National Mall in Washington,. (AFP)

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The Washington Monument is illuminated to start the beginning of a momentous year for the US, as it marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed (AFP)

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Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive to attend a New Year's Eve party with members and guests at Trump's Mar-a-Lago . (REUTERS)

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The US President was dressed in a classic black tuxedo and white shirt, while the First Lady was seen in a silhouette silver dress. (AP)

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The president’s annual New Year’s bash was set to kick off Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm local time, as per The Independent, at the Palm Beach manor and club owned by the president, and is expected to be well-attended by the MAGA elite. (Getty Images via AFP)

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This year’s event is also expected to draw a new cohort of MAGA insiders, reported The Independent, including wealthy executives and social figures who now form part of Trump-aligned social circles in Washington, DC. (AP)