Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for a lavish party at Mar-a-Lago on Friday—swapping a government shutdown for opera and truffled gratin dauphinois.
He partied over filet, scallops and a dessert trio with a Fox News star, a foreign politician and a country singer at the same time as his administration was asking the Supreme Court to stop it from being forced to pay food stamps to millions.
Footage from the event showed guests in tuxedos and gowns strutting down a Hollywood-style red carpet leading to Trump’s Palm Beach estate.
Inside, political allies, celebrities, and loyal supporters enjoyed an opera performance from less-than fully clad singer, ice sculptures, cocktails, and dinner.
The event was the second big Friday in a row for Trump at his Florida club. Last Friday, whi

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