Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest person, has been spotted rubbing shoulders with Donald Trump at a lavish Halloween party at his Mar-a-Lago resort. The billionaire mining magnate, who has long been an ardent supporter of the US president, was seen engaged in conversation with Trump as he read from a piece of paper.
The exclusive soiree, themed around 1920s Great Gatsby, also attracted high-profile guests including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. Although Hanson's office refused to confirm whether she attended the party, sources suggest she was indeed present.
The timing of the event coincided with a federal government shutdown in the United States, amid Trump's efforts to suspend funding for a food assistance program that benefits around 42 million Americans each month. The president had taken to his social media platform Truth Social, warning that "Radical Democrats" were to blame for the crisis and calling on them to reopen the government.
Rinehart has long been a vocal supporter of Trump's policies, even encouraging the Liberal party in Australia to adopt similar approaches since their election loss in May. In a statement to The Daily Mail at the time, she claimed that the "left media" had driven away Liberals from embracing "Trump-style 'make Australia great' policies".
The billionaire's attendance at Trump's party has raised eyebrows among some observers, who see it as an indication of her close ties with the president. As one commentator noted, Rinehart's endorsement of Trump's policies has been a subject of controversy in Australia, with many accusing her of attempting to promote an agenda that is out of step with Australian values.
The sight of Gina Rinehart mingling with Donald Trump at his Halloween party is a stark reminder of the billionaire's close relationship with the US president. As one observer noted, "the two simply don't add up" - and it remains to be seen whether Rinehart's support for Trump will translate into tangible benefits for Australia.
The exclusive soiree, themed around 1920s Great Gatsby, also attracted high-profile guests including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. Although Hanson's office refused to confirm whether she attended the party, sources suggest she was indeed present.
The timing of the event coincided with a federal government shutdown in the United States, amid Trump's efforts to suspend funding for a food assistance program that benefits around 42 million Americans each month. The president had taken to his social media platform Truth Social, warning that "Radical Democrats" were to blame for the crisis and calling on them to reopen the government.
Rinehart has long been a vocal supporter of Trump's policies, even encouraging the Liberal party in Australia to adopt similar approaches since their election loss in May. In a statement to The Daily Mail at the time, she claimed that the "left media" had driven away Liberals from embracing "Trump-style 'make Australia great' policies".
The billionaire's attendance at Trump's party has raised eyebrows among some observers, who see it as an indication of her close ties with the president. As one commentator noted, Rinehart's endorsement of Trump's policies has been a subject of controversy in Australia, with many accusing her of attempting to promote an agenda that is out of step with Australian values.
The sight of Gina Rinehart mingling with Donald Trump at his Halloween party is a stark reminder of the billionaire's close relationship with the US president. As one observer noted, "the two simply don't add up" - and it remains to be seen whether Rinehart's support for Trump will translate into tangible benefits for Australia.
I'm not sure what's more surprising, Gina Rinehart rubbing shoulders with Donald Trump at a Halloween party or the fact that she's still going strong in her support of his policies 
. I mean, I get it, she thinks they're gonna make Australia great and all that, but c'mon, 42 million Americans are struggling to get by just because their own government can't agree on funding a food program? It's just a bunch of noise, if you ask me 
. And what really gets my goat is that she's trying to convince our Aussie Liberals to adopt these "Trump-style" policies 
. I'm not sure how well that's gonna sit with the rest of us Aussies who value our social safety nets and fair dinkum values 
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what's interesting tho is how this timing of the party coincides w/ the government shutdown in the us... does it mean ppl r starting 2 see thru trump's 'radical' policies? 
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i mean i know she thinks she's doing whats best for australians but honestly its kinda cringeworthy how much she wants to be part of the trump crew rn anywayz has anyone seen her latest mining deals? is that where shes really getting rich off of now?? 
. It's like Rinehart is trying to tell us that she knows what's best for Australia, but all she's actually got is a deep pocket and a love for Trump's brand of politics 
. i'm not sure what's more concerning - the fact that she's friends with him or that some people are actually celebrating it 
. anyway, gotta keep an eye on this one...
. This party just raised more questions about what's really going on behind the scenes. Is Australia truly "great" under Rinehart and Trump's watchful eyes? Only time will tell... 
. It's just so extra, you know? 
like what's good between them tho? seems like she's got some strong opinions on his policies, but are they really gonna help australia? 
! like seriously who invites Gina Rinehart to their bash? she's got some serious clout with trump and all, but i'm low-key concerned about her influence on aus poliics rn 
. is this a sign that she's gonna push for some crazy policies that dont align with our values? 
. I mean, I get it, she's a billionaire and all, but come on! The timing of this party doesn't seem right either - the government is shutdown and people are struggling to make ends meet 
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. It looks like she's more concerned about her own interests than the welfare of her countrymates in Australia 
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