Hosts lavish "Great Gatsby" party as SNAP benefits lapse during shutdown

On Halloween night, President Trump hosted a "Great Gatsby"-themed party at Mar-a-Lago, featuring dancers, costumes, and champagne, just hours before federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was set to lapse for millions of Americans. The timing of the Roaring Twenties-themed celebration—symbolizing wealth and excess—amid a government shutdown that threatened the food security of low-income families drew sharp criticism and mockery from late-night hosts and political opponents, who highlighted the "gross income inequality" on display. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the event.

"Great Gatsby party." — Theme of the event at Mar-a-Lago