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UTUSN

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Thu Jan 15, 2026, 04:27 PM Yesterday

Humane Society's fundraiser at Merde a Lardo, dog costumes like Eyes Wide Shut

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https://people.com/mar-a-lago-gala-dog-masks-rococo-gowns-11886133

Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club Hosts Gala with Dancers in Dog Masks
Footage from the elaborate fundraiser went viral for the unusual outfits sported by some entertainers

Mar-a-Lago celebrations have raised eyebrows before, but one of the latest events at President Donald Trump's private Florida club has the internet stumped.

The American Humane Society's 15th Annual Hero Dog Awards Gala was held at Mar-a-Lago on Friday, Jan. 9, and the event quickly went viral thanks to the unconventional costumes worn by performers at the party. Footage from the Palm Beach event shows some attendees dressed in 18th-century formal wear with dog masks over their heads.

The looks drew comparisons to furry outfits online, including from California Gov. Gavin Newsom — a frequent critic of the president — who reposted images from the event on X and wrote, "Why is Donald Trump hosting a FURRY PARTY???"

Trump, 79, reportedly attended the Friday event, with MeidasTouch posting on TikTok, "Trump was present and spoke at the event" and Kelly Henry, senior editor of Palm Beach Florida Weekly, appearing to share a video of the president delivering remarks at the gala on Instagram. ....

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Humane Society's fundraiser at Merde a Lardo, dog costumes like Eyes Wide Shut (Original Post) UTUSN Yesterday OP
I hope they didn't invite Kristi Noem. Ocelot II Yesterday #1
My rueful hah! UTUSN Yesterday #2
Thought MAGA didn't want to be around 'furries'. sinkingfeeling Yesterday #3
Yip, he hates animals, skeered - and his smell overwhelms dogs' hyper sensitive noses UTUSN Yesterday #4
This isn't The Onion??? Blue Owl Yesterday #5
Any actual dogs there? Bayard Yesterday #6
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