President Donald Trump not only rang in the new year and decade with a slew of family and friends at a Mar-a-Lago party but also used the momentous occasion to remind the rogue state of Iran what may await it this year if it keeps screwing around.
“I don’t think that would be a good idea for Iran. It wouldn’t last very long,” he bluntly said when asked by reporters about a potential war with Iran.
The remarks were made only hours after Iranian-backed militiamen stormed the U.S. Embassy in Iraq’s capital of Baghdad and nearly triggered another Benghazi.
During a roughly 10-minute-long presser before the new year began, he also addressed his predictions for the U.S. economy, as well as his thoughts on North Korea’s recent antics and the Democrats’ flailing impeachment drive.
Listen:
The rest of the evening was far less somber at Mar-a-Lago’s annual black-tie New Year’s Eve gala, which Politico notes is “a $1,000-a-head event that starts with cocktails by the main pool before moving to a decadent dinner in the estate’s massive ballroom.”
“In the past, the shindig has attracted celebrities like Sylvester Stallone, Woody Allen, Rod Stewart, Serena Williams, Martha Stewart and Robert Kraft.”
This year noted guests included …
The president’s attorney Rudy Giuliani, who held his own mini-press conference of sorts.
Rudy Giuliani pictured at Mar-a-Lago this NYE. pic.twitter.com/CcAdlYqYtW
— Olivia Nuzzi (@Olivianuzzi) January 1, 2020
Watch:
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, Fox Business Network host Lou Dobbs and notably pro-life My Pillow founder Michael Lindell:
Guests include Ben Carson, Lou Dobbs and the My Pillow guy. pic.twitter.com/Bbr2N4FU95
— Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) January 1, 2020
The president’s daughter Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner:
Jared and Ivanka. pic.twitter.com/QXjxvtMOnU
— Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) January 1, 2020
The president’s son Eric and his wife, Lara:
Eric and Lara Trump. pic.twitter.com/xWYpuoGVS7
— Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) January 1, 2020
The president’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., and his girlfriend, former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle:
Don Jr. pic.twitter.com/JBqeukqqeH
— Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) January 1, 2020
The president’s other daughter, Tiffany Trump, and her boyfriend, Michael Boulos:
Tiffany Trump. pic.twitter.com/wCDD2rJ3Ru
— Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) January 1, 2020
The President, First Lady and Barron entering the Ballroom. #MarALago #HappyNewYear #TRUMP2020 pic.twitter.com/6t6DCf0div
— 45 ?? – Text TRUMP to 88022 (@TheTrumpPage1) January 1, 2020
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk:
.@charliekirk11, founder of @TPUSA, and @SergioGor walking the red carpet at the Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party. pic.twitter.com/YirprXt5Zq
— Daniel Lippman (@dlippman) January 1, 2020
Conservative radio show host Howie Carr:
Happy New Year from Mar a Lago! #KAG pic.twitter.com/gmE6ckF5Rt
— Howie Carr (@HowieCarrShow) January 1, 2020
White House principal deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley:
Gidley, Hogan Gidley. pic.twitter.com/NtbiPfFz0s
— Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) January 1, 2020
The president’s youngest son, Barron:
Oh man, Barron Trump.
Dapper thy name is… pic.twitter.com/WHQz03QJbT
— TheLastRefuge (@TheLastRefuge2) January 1, 2020
And of course the president himself and his wife, first lady Melania Trump:
Trump arrived. He said he hopes Kim Jong Un’s Christmas gift to him is a beautiful vase; he said a partial vaping flavor ban is coming soon (but expressed hope the flavors will be deemed safe and put back on the market soon); he said the China deal likely only needs two phases. pic.twitter.com/5HJ3PkRUPF
— Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) January 1, 2020
The president reportedly began the day driving to the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach but quickly switched plans and left only 49 minutes after his arrival.
Though he received some criticism from the left over the perceived Obama-like optics of showing up at the resort, he himself took to Twitter later to dispute media reports that he’d actually gone on to play golf; and to note the difference between the Baghdad attack and Obama’s infamous Benghazi attack: His decision to take quick, immediate action.
Unlike other people …
Look:
The U.S. Embassy in Iraq is, & has been for hours, SAFE! Many of our great Warfighters, together with the most lethal military equipment in the world, was immediately rushed to the site. Thank you to the President & Prime Minister of Iraq for their rapid response upon request….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 31, 2019
….Iran will be held fully responsible for lives lost, or damage incurred, at any of our facilities. They will pay a very BIG PRICE! This is not a Warning, it is a Threat. Happy New Year!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 31, 2019
The Fake News said I played golf today, and I did NOT! I had meeting in various locations, while closely monitoring the U.S. Embassy situation in Iraq, which I am still doing. The Corrupt Lamestream Media knew this but, not surprisingly, failed to report or correct!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 31, 2019
Hours later, around reportedly 8:30 pm, and after the situation at the embassy in Baghdad had calmed down, the party at Mar-a-Lago officially began:
Here’s the line heading into Mar-a-Lago for @realDonaldTrump’s #2020NewYear bash pic.twitter.com/xZegJFmkBB
— Nikki Schwab (@NikkiSchwab) January 1, 2020
See more photos from the party below:
Melania Trump turns heads in glamorous black gown for New Year celebrations with Donald https://t.co/H5xPxBYMsD pic.twitter.com/wRVfyHXFMc
— The 24 Hours News (@The24HoursNews1) January 1, 2020
Happy New Year Everybody! God bless America and our historic President! #MAGA @realDonaldTrump #AmericaFirst pic.twitter.com/16GlbA05Kn
— Lou Dobbs (@LouDobbs) January 1, 2020
Happy New Year America! What a spectacular celebration of the New Year and @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS with hundreds of his friends, great family and loyal supporters at Mar a Lago! #MAGA #AmericaFirst pic.twitter.com/B2137iBuyj
— Lou Dobbs (@LouDobbs) January 1, 2020
President Trump speaks to the press with First Lady Melania, prior to entering this evenings New Year’s Celebration he is hosting in Palm Beach, Florida. #HNY2020 pic.twitter.com/BlYw77LT19
— Dan Scavino Jr.?? (@Scavino45) January 1, 2020
When asked by the press about their resolution for 2020, the first lady said “peace” while the president said, without getting into specifics, that it’s something “good” for America.
“Peace is right, but I’m not sure you’re supposed to say resolutions out loud, okay?” he said. “So we don’t want to — I don’t want to say what my resolution is because I think we jinx it, all right? But I can tell you, we have a good resolution, and it’s a resolution for our country!”
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V. Saxena is a staff writer for BizPac Review with a decade of experience as a professional writer, and a lifetime of experience as an avid news junkie. He holds a degree in computer technology from Purdue University.
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