Partygoers dress in sequined leotards and rambunctious feathers for Trump’s jungle-themed Halloween bash at Mar-a-Lago
Hundreds of guests attended a jungle-themed Halloween party at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, wearing costumes including sequined outfits, feathers and animal prints. Trump joked that he had come dressed as himself, while Speaker Mike Johnson attended; Vice-President JD Vance chose to spend Halloween with his children in Washington.
The ballroom was decorated with green lighting, and guests dined on crab and caviar as drinks were served. The event took place three days before the US midterm elections, with more than 52 million ballots already cast. The article says polls showed close contests in Iowa, including a near-tied Senate race and three of the state’s four House races rated toss-ups.
In short
- Hundreds attended Trump’s jungle-themed Halloween party.
- Trump joked that his costume was himself.
- The event came three days before the midterms.
Explained simply
Mar-a-Lago is Donald Trump’s private club and resort in Florida, where he often hosts political and social events. Trump is a Republican and a former US president; Mike Johnson, who attended the party, is the Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives. JD Vance is the US vice-president.
The party took place shortly before the US midterm elections, when voters choose members of Congress, including all seats in the House and about a third of the Senate. These elections can affect which party controls Congress and how much support a president has for their plans. Iowa was one state with closely contested races.