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As It Draws Influential People, Trump Refers to Mar-a-Lago as the “Center of the Universe.”

Cars queue early every morning to be checked by Secret Service personnel under white tents close to the gate enclosing President-elect Donald Trump’s expansive south Florida Mar-a-Lago resort.

High-profile guests like Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Tesla and X owner Elon Musk, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg frequent the exclusive club. They frequently go to the estate’s daily breakfasts, luncheons, and other social gatherings. Mike Love, a founding member of the Beach Boys, performed over the weekend while Trump socialized with friends, later standing beside his wife, Melania, by the pool and pumping his fists to the music.

On social media, Trump proclaimed Mar-a-Lago to be the “Center of the Universe,” even implying that Bill Gates, a co-founder of Microsoft, was among those who were keen to go. The tweet highlights the resort’s function as a meeting spot for prominent people and Trump supporters, even though the Gates accusation was unsubstantiated. The fact that club members and other individuals with political aspirations frequently visit the estate further raises questions regarding transparency and possible financial gains for Trump.

The New Power Center

Investor James Fishback, who recently established a fund at Mar-a-Lago, referred to it as “the power center.” He recalled informal meetings with influential people, such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick to head the Health Department.

The estate has become a center for celebrations over the winter holidays. Before Thanksgiving, Zuckerberg acknowledged that he had dinner with Trump. Trump was spotted dancing to the Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.” in a packed ballroom on Christmas Eve. At a red carpet gala on New Year’s Eve, Trump spoke to a crowd that included many of his future Cabinet officials as well as Beach Boys icon Mike Love.

Trump frequently plays campaign rally favorites from his Spotify account during dinners. Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Akie Abe, the widow of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, have been among the high-profile visitors. At a gala banquet, Argentine President Javier Milei was even seen performing Trump’s famous “Y.M.C.A.” dance.

Influence and Networking

Mar-a-Lago has developed into a political networking hub. Sen. Lindsey Graham characterized it as a combination of a job fair and social charm, with many attendees hoping to land jobs in Trump’s administration. Musk has been there all the time, becoming “uncle” to Trump’s granddaughter. Musk has been assigned to head a nonprofit working committee on cutting federal bureaucracy, along with biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.

The club has hosted events attended by prominent investors and think-tank officials. A health care businessman named Dr. Peter Lamelas attended a reception in December and was later appointed U.S. ambassador to Argentina.

Trump frequently attends lavish black-tie affairs in the ballrooms or joins guests for dinners beneath the courtyard awnings. Trump sang his favorite hymn, “God Bless the U.S.A.,” as he opened a recent fundraiser for a nonprofit organization run by Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn. He then gave updates on personnel and policy decisions.

Mar-a-Lago’s Allure

Silicon Valley executives Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, Sergey Brin, and Tim Cook are among the well-known guests at the home. “Everyone wants to be my friend,” Trump said, referring to the different climate from his first term.

Recently, actor Russell Brand joined Mel Gibson, Tucker Carlson, and other guests at the club for an event. “Pretty amazing,” Brand wrote in a video that reflected on the event. Am I dreaming or is this the real world?

For those who want to be a part of Trump’s world, Mar-a-Lago has established itself as the ideal destination thanks to its distinctive fusion of luxury, politics, and celebrity.

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