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These "Infuriating" Photos Of Trump's "Great Gatsby"-Themed Halloween Party Are Going Viral

Michaela Bramwell
1 min read

As we enter November, the second-longest government shutdown in US history continues.

A person wearing a suit and bright tie is inside a building, looking out with a serious expression
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Though the government remains closed, two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to utilize emergency funds to provide SNAP benefits to recipients; however, millions remain uncertain about when they will receive them.

Protesters hold signs demanding SNAP funding and highlighting hunger issues, including messages like "No one should go hungry in America."
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Despite the optics, Donald Trump decided to host an extravagant Halloween party this weekend.

US President Donald Trump talks with guests during a Halloween party at his Mar-a-Lago estate
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The event was hosted at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida...

People in formal attire dining at a lavish gala with ornate decor, feather centerpieces, and atmospheric lighting
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With the theme reportedly being "The Great Gatsby, the Roaring '20s and 'A little party never killed nobody.'"

Two people in vintage-style dresses with intricate patterns and feathered accents walk in an ornate ballroom, wearing black gloves and heels
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Trump was photographed socializing with guests, and was even approached by a man dressed as a state prisoner.

A formal dinner scene with guests seated at tables, one person in an orange “State Prison” costume standing and engaging with seated attendees
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Awkward.

A person in a suit and blue tie is seated at an event, surrounded by other attendees
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After photos and videos of the party went viral online, many people expressed outrage about politicians partying while so many Americans are suffering during this government shutdown. Here's what they had to say:

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Tweet by Gavin Newsom criticizing Donald Trump for hosting a party while SNAP benefits are at risk for 42 million Americans
@GavinNewsom / Via x.com
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Tweet by Hasan Piker stating that majority Republican areas will suffer more from SNAP cuts and lack of Obamacare subsidies, affecting their voters
@hasanthehun / Via x.com
Tweet criticizing media's lack of response to Trump's actions compared to potential Democratic president's actions regarding a golf club event
@scarylawyerguy / Via x.com
Tweet criticizing spending on a marble bathroom during a shutdown and highlighting insensitivity to those facing hunger
@karlykingsley / Via x.com

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Malcolm Kenyatta tweet states: "Millions don't have food."
@malcolmkenyatt / Via x.com
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Tweet criticizing the wealthy for not using their resources to prevent hunger, accusing them of flaunting wealth and intentionally withholding help
@Phil_Lewis_ / Via x.com

What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.

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