Donald Trump Jr. shared on Monday that he doesn’t particularly enjoy his dad’s annual New Year’s Eve bash in Florida, saying the Mar-a-Lago event has become somewhat of an “amateur night” due to its attendees.
“New Year’s is always a little rough,” he said while streaming on Rumble, explaining that his birthday would fall the following day on Dec. 31.
“When I was a kid, New Year’s Eve was a lot better,” he added, “because it was like, there’s always something to do, there’s always a party.”
“But now it’s sort of like amateur night. … I get to be around 1,000 drunk people giving me their political opinions that I don’t necessarily want to hear,” he said. “While I love Mar-a-Lago, it’s sort of like, by about midnight, when everyone’s like 12 beers deep or whatever it is they’re drinking, the close-talking opinions — it’s not for me.”
He described himself as a “recluse” who prefers the outdoors over big crowds.
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President-elect Donald Trump hosts a celebration every year at his Palm Beach estate. It typically includes a star-studded cast of politicians, celebrities, donors and wealthy club members.
The Republican posted on Truth Social last week calling Mar-a-Lago the “Center of the Universe,” and adding, “New Year’s Eve is going to be AMAZING!!!”
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This year, guests were said to have included Trump’s new billionaire pal Elon Musk — who has apparently been staying on the estate since the election — and family members including Melania, Eric, Lara and Tiffany Trump. Vice President-elect JD Vance, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Trump’s longtime ally Roger Stone were also reported to be there.
Trump Jr. attended with rumored new girlfriend, socialite Bettina Anderson, according to photos, and was reportedly serenaded with a rendition of “Happy Birthday” by attendees. He turned 47.
The party was expected to draw more than 300 guests, local officials told the Palm Beach Post beforehand.