As presidential election results trickled in, a vibrant party kicked off at Mar-a-Lago, with Donald Trump’s camp celebrating what seemed like an imminent return to the White House. Early in the night, Trump scored a series of state victories and looked poised to reclaim key swing states lost to Biden in 2020. The former president was seen in high spirits, chatting with Elon Musk and UFC President Dana White, as his supporters shared jubilant selfies from Mar-a-Lago’s grand ballroom.
In stark contrast, Kamala Harris’ election night gathering reportedly grew quiet as the evening wore on, with attendees thinning out amid dwindling confidence.
Festive Scenes at Mar-a-Lago: Trump Mingles with Supporters
Images from the Mar-a-Lago event captured Trump surrounded by his inner circle, including Elon Musk, who brought one of his eleven children along, and RFK Jr., as promising results continued to roll in. Notable figures such as attorney Alina Habba and Israeli TV personality Siggy Flicker also joined in, sharing smiles and selfies, especially after the first swing state victory.
Outside the Florida estate, supporters lit fireworks and waved flags, amplifying the party atmosphere as anticipation of a Trump victory grew.
Harris Supporters Feel the Tension as Crowd Thins Out
Meanwhile, at Kamala Harris’ watch party held at Howard University, the atmosphere took a somber turn. By late evening, supporters could be seen holding back tears, and the sound of TVs was turned down as discouraging results streamed in. CNN’s Abby Phillip reported “silence” in the room, with the Harris team searching for signs of hope as the night grew longer.
Early Victory Calls and Last-Minute Hope for Democrats
Trump’s momentum seemed unstoppable after he clinched North Carolina, with Musk confidently declaring “game, set, and match” on social media. Despite this, Harris’ campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon urged staff to stay positive, pointing to the potential importance of states like Pennsylvania and Michigan in the final count.
As Harris’ supporters trickled out of the event, some held on to slim hopes, with one attendee expressing her hope for Pennsylvania but admitting her confidence had begun to falter.
