
Donald Trump's glitzy New Year's Eve celebration at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, has become a flashpoint in national debate after a station offering luxury caviar contrasts sharply with the real hardship facing millions of Americans as food assistance programmes falter and food banks strain under unprecedented demand.
The annual Mar-a-Lago party, a hallmark of Trump's holiday season gatherings, included not only traditional black-tie dining and high-end catering but also an ice sculpture and caviar booth that were widely shared on social media.