Donald Trump's New Year's Eve: Peace, Economy, and Charity Auction

New Year's Resolution: Peace on Earth

• 🕊️ President Trump stated his New Year's resolution is peace on Earth during a New Year's Eve celebration at Mar-a-Lago.
• 💬 He shared this sentiment with NewsNation's Libby Dean shortly before the festivities began.

Economic Achievements and Focus

• 📈 Trump highlighted what he called economic wins, pointing to a strong stock market and new labor data.
• 📉 He noted that US applications for jobless claims fell by 16,000 to 199,000, calling it welcome news.
• 🎯 Unemployment and inflation remain key focuses for the president heading into 2026 and ahead of midterm elections.

Policy Decisions and International Stance

• 🏛️ Trump announced the ending of National Guard deployments in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland following a Supreme Court loss.
• 🇺🇦 He stopped short of answering whether there would be US boots on the ground in Ukraine, a question posed by Libby Dean.
• 💰 The president also spoke about the benefits of his tariffs, stating they have brought in hundreds of millions of dollars.

Intelligence Briefing and Social Media Activity

• 🧠 President Trump was briefed by CIA Director John Radcliffe on a US intelligence assessment regarding an alleged Ukrainian attack on Vladimir Putin's residence.
• 📰 The briefing came before Trump shared an op-ed critical of Putin on his Truth Social account.
• ✍️ He also engaged in year-in-review posts on social media, discussing tariffs and crime.

Charity Auction at Mar-a-Lago

• 🎨 An unexpected moment occurred during the New Year's Eve party when President Trump acted as an auctioneer for a live painting.
• 💰 The proceeds from the auction, which reached nearly $3 million, were designated for St. Jude's and the sheriff's department.
• 🖼️ The painting, created live by artist Vanessa, depicted Jesus and was completed in approximately 10 minutes.