Mar-a-Lago was packed ahead of Former President Donald Trump’s announcement of his presidential bid.
Guests took videos in a blue MAGA booth and interacted in a ballroom covered in gold decor.
Trump’s supporters, including Roger Stone and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, were in attendance.
Former President Donald Trump said he had a “special announcement” on Tuesday at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Florida.The Grand Ballroom begins to fill up with guests there to see former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday.
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The billionaire and one-time politician would go on to announce his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election.The Grand Ballroom at Mar-a-Lago before guests began to arrive
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Guests began arriving at the ballroom around 6:30 p.m.Guests taking pictures in the Grand Ballroom at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday.
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MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell spoke to reporters earlier in the evening.MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell
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Blake Marnell, a supporter from San Diego, told Insider’s Kimberly Leonard that he had come to Mar-a-Lago once before for a Kari Lake fundraiser.Blake Marnell poses in the Grand Ballroom at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday.
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Russell Vought, deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget during the Trump presidency, was one of the earlier guests to arrive.Russell Thurlow Vought chats with someone at Mar-a-Lago.
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In typical Trump fashion, the entire room — from the ground ceiling — was decked in gold.The ceiling of the Grand Ballroom at Mar-a-Lago
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Trump supporters used this studio-like space to take photos and film videos.A Make America Great Again photo booth
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Guests Graham Allen (left) speaks to Alex Bruesewitz, Co-Founder and CEO of X Strategies near the MAGA video booth.Graham Allen (left) and Alex Bruesewitz
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Meanwhile, members of the press sat in the back, with risers dividing the room between media and guests.Press at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday
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As the night went on, more guests crowded the event space. Background music included “Rocket Man” and “Tiny Dancer” by Elton John.More people join the event
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Former Trump adviser Roger Stone was also in attendance.Roger Stone in the Mar-a-Lago Grand Ballroom
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