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Added on the 20/01/2021 19:58:12 - Copyright : France 24 EN
A small group of supporters of Donald Trump rally near the former president's Mar-a-Lago estate, in Florida, following the news of his indictment over hush money payments made to a porn star during the 2016 campaign. IMAGES
Scene outside Mar-a-lago, Donald Trump's private Florida mansion, as the former US president is expected to launch a new White House bid Tuesday, even as a growing number of his hardcore supporters chalked up losses in last week's midterms. The 76-year-old billionaire, whose 2016 win shocked America and the world, has summoned the press to his Florida mansion for a "very big announcement" at 9:00 pm Tuesday (0200 GMT Wednesday). IMAGES
Outgoing US President Donald Trump drives by cheering supporters in West Palm Beach, Florida during the inauguration ceremony for his successor Joe Biden, on the way to his post-presidency home at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Trump has broken with the long-standing US tradition of former presidents attending inaugurations. IMAGES
Florida, aka The Sunshine State, is known for its sunny, sandy beaches, low taxes, and colorful characters. And as the Trump family has become personam non grata among the Manhattan hoi-polloi, it makes sense that President Donald Trump intends to settle there. Now, Business Insider reports even more members of the Trump clan may be making the state their home after President Donald Trump leaves office. The once-again impeached President and first lady Melania Trump plan to take up residence at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. Donald Trump, Jr. and his girlfriend, GOP operative Kimberly Guilfoyle, are house-hunting in Jupiter, Florida--home to Trump Jr.'s ex-wife and children. And Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner have dropped $32 million on a bare lot on a private island near Miami, dubbed 'Billionaire's Bunker.'
President Donald Trump's next residence after he departs the White House is his members-only club Mar-a-Lago. As Trump played golf and dithered over whether to sign the most recent coronavirus relief bill, he also inspected the ongoing renovations to his Florida resort. And according to CNN, POTUS was unhappy with the changes to his private quarters--many of which were overseen by his wife, first lady Melania Trump. Sources say Trump had many 'loud conversations' with others about the changes and ordered some new pieces of furniture to be removed immediately. One source at the club said Trump is spending more time than usual behind closed doors and not mingling as much with club members. The vibe is off.
Sen. Lindsey Graham is one of Pres. Donald Trump's biggest defenders. Trump spent part of his Christmas with Graham in Palm Beach, Florida. People are waiting to see if Trump sign the COVID-19 relief bill. Trump has previously expressed his support to provide Americans $2,000 in COVID relief funds, instead of the proposed $600 package. Graham tweeted his belief that Trump wants to sign a COVID package providing all Americans with $2,000 checks. "I am convinced he (Trump) is more determined than ever to increase stimulus payments to $2000 per person."