'Peace on Earth': Donald Trump shares New Year resolution; touts 'strong' administrative record
US President Donald Trump rang in the New Year at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Wednesday, where he said his wish for 2026 was “peace on Earth.”
Speaking briefly to reporters before heading into a New Year’s Eve celebration with First Lady Melania Trump, the president offered the remark in response to a question about his resolution for the year ahead.
In his address at the gala, the US President lauded his administration’s record and said that the country was once again strong and resurgent.
"We're taking in hundreds of millions of dollars in tariffs," Trump said. "We're doing great as a country. We're back. We're strong. I didn't think it could happen this fast. It's happening faster than anybody thought possible."
Among those attending the gala were Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara.
Several senior administration officials and political allies of Trump were also present, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Washington, DC, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro, Representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, and Ambassador Sergio Gor.
The black-tie event was also attended by Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani, who earlier this year announced plans to invest $20 billion in US data centre projects, as cited by the New York Post.
Trump also took on the role of auctioneer at the event for a painting of Jesus Christ’s face by artist Vanessa Horabuena. He said the proceeds would be donated to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and a sheriff’s department. The artwork was sold for USD 2.75 million.
Earlier, in what he described as a positive development at the start of the New Year, Trump announced the withdrawal of National Guard forces from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, asserting that their deployment had contributed to a reduction in crime in those cities.
He added, however, that federal forces could be redeployed in the future if crime levels were to rise again.
"We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, despite the fact that CRIME has been greatly reduced by having these great Patriots in those cities, and ONLY by that fact. Portland, Los Angeles, and Chicago were GONE if it weren't for the Federal Government stepping in. We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again - Only a question of time," Trump said through a post on Truth Social.
Speaking briefly to reporters before heading into a New Year’s Eve celebration with First Lady Melania Trump, the president offered the remark in response to a question about his resolution for the year ahead.
In his address at the gala, the US President lauded his administration’s record and said that the country was once again strong and resurgent.
"We're taking in hundreds of millions of dollars in tariffs," Trump said. "We're doing great as a country. We're back. We're strong. I didn't think it could happen this fast. It's happening faster than anybody thought possible."
Among those attending the gala were Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara.
Several senior administration officials and political allies of Trump were also present, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Washington, DC, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro, Representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, and Ambassador Sergio Gor.
The black-tie event was also attended by Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani, who earlier this year announced plans to invest $20 billion in US data centre projects, as cited by the New York Post.
Trump also took on the role of auctioneer at the event for a painting of Jesus Christ’s face by artist Vanessa Horabuena. He said the proceeds would be donated to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and a sheriff’s department. The artwork was sold for USD 2.75 million.
Earlier, in what he described as a positive development at the start of the New Year, Trump announced the withdrawal of National Guard forces from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, asserting that their deployment had contributed to a reduction in crime in those cities.
He added, however, that federal forces could be redeployed in the future if crime levels were to rise again.
"We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, despite the fact that CRIME has been greatly reduced by having these great Patriots in those cities, and ONLY by that fact. Portland, Los Angeles, and Chicago were GONE if it weren't for the Federal Government stepping in. We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again - Only a question of time," Trump said through a post on Truth Social.
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