President Marie Antoinette once again hosted an extravagant, tone-deaf event at his Mar-a-Lago, Florida, resort. At the same time, Americans wait in hours-long food bank lines, while SNAP benefits are being withheld at his command.
Trump’s handlers are ignoring the optics of the bourgeoisie stuffing truffle dauphinoise, pan-seared scallops, and other unaffordable menu items for everyday Americans in their mouths while people starve. Tens of thousands of federal employees are going without pay amid the longest government shutdown in history. The previous record for the most extended shutdown occurred during Trump’s first term.
Via The Independent:
Images of the president were shared by guests on social media Friday at the lavish event which featured a three-course menu of beef filet, truffle dauphinoise, pan-seared scallops and a trio of desserts including “Trump chocolate cake.”
Trump was seen dining at a table surrounded by MAGA supporters, and posing with his thumbs up next to women in ballgowns. The event also featured ice sculptures and an opera performance.
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The Mar-a-Lago bash was the second Friday in a row that the president has spent celebrating at his private Palm Beach club surrounded by MAGA supporters.
I’m unsure of how these people live with themselves:
