Former President Donald Trump made a grand entrance at a crowded Cipriani’s flagship location on New York’s Wall Street on Saturday evening. The room erupted in chants of his name as he took the stage to address the enthusiastic crowd of about 1,000 people. Dressed in a sharp suit and his signature red tie, the 45th President of the United States showed no signs of slowing down as he confidently spoke about his future political plans and warned President Biden about the repercussions of his actions.
The event, sponsored by the New York Young Republican Club, was a lavish affair with guests dining on wild mushroom risotto and filet mignon. The packed room was filled with top GOP politicians, including Senator Roger Marshall and Congressman Matt Gaetz, as well as New York City Councilwomen Vickie Paladino and Inna Vernikov.
In his powerful speech, Trump addressed his ongoing legal battles, boasting that he was the first person to see his poll numbers rise after being indicted on 91 felony counts from four separate state and federal investigations. Comparing himself to notorious gangster Al Capone, he joked about his newfound popularity despite the serious charges brought against him.
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The 77-year-old former president then turned his attention to President Biden, warning him to be careful about what he wished for, as indicting a former commander-in-chief could have consequences should Trump make a return to the White House in 2024. He criticized Biden’s policies, specifically targeting Governor Ron DeSantis as “DeSanctimonious” and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley as “birdbrain.” He also called New York Attorney General Letitia James a “vicious lunatic” and “peekaboo James.”
Trump, who remains a top contender for the GOP nomination in the 2024 presidential election, declared that he would not only win the primary but also the deep blue state of New York. He received a thunderous applause from the crowd, who cheered him on as he promised to take back the state from the Democrats.
In the VIP cocktail hour before the event, Trump mingled with guests, including Hungarian violinist Zoltan Maga, who personally serenaded him. Among the notable attendees were former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon and former New England Patriots Defense End Jake Bequette, who proudly showed off his Super Bowl ring.
The event also had an international flair, with speeches from Miklos Szantho, head of the Hungarian Center for Fundamental Rights, and Hungary’s Ambassador to the US Szabolcs Takács. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was also in attendance, seated with his former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik.
As the evening came to an end, Trump left the stage after making a toast to America and its people. The eventful night, filled with political discussions and lively banter, left supporters eagerly anticipating the former president’s return to the political arena and hoping to see a shift in the political landscape in the years to come.