In Town Pool Report #7 Auction and Lid

POTUS began auctioning off the painting that the artist, Vanessa Horabuena, made onstage. The final product was a portrait of Jesus.

Trump said the proceeds would benefit St. Jude's and the sheriff's department, and he opened the bidding with an offer of $100,000. He then offered to sign the portrait to escalate the price. He auctioned the painting for $2.75 million. The pool has asked for the identity of the winner.

We have been escorted out of the ballroom and are returning to our vans at 9:08 pm.

We have a lid at 9:10 PM. Happy New Year!

Cat Zakrzewski

Washington Post

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POTUS spoke from a stage, in front of the projection of a Mar a Lago logo and surrounded by red, white and blue lights. A white floral arrangement hung from the ceiling, with gold wings dangling from the arrangement.

He touted the benefits of his tariffs, and he praised Rep. Tom Emmer, who he said he watched talk about the Somalian population on television.

He invited an artist to the stage who began painting a canvas and dancing as the band played a Christian worship song.

The pool has spotted Donald Trump Jr., Rudy Giuliani and DHS Sec. Kristi Noem in the room.

Cat Zakrzewski

Washington Post

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