Trump Auctions Jesus Portrait for $2.75 Million at Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve Benefit
At Mar-a-Lago’s New Year’s Eve event, President Trump auctioned a portrait of Jesus for $2.75 million, with proceeds directed to unspecified charitable organizations and causes.
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President Trump auctioned a portrait of Jesus for $2.75 million at Mar-a-Lago’s New Year’s Eve event, drawing attendees and bidders to the charity sale.
The sale took place during Mar-a-Lago’s New Year’s Eve celebration, marking a high-profile fundraising moment at the Palm Beach club owned and hosted by President Trump.
The portrait fetched $2.75 million; organizers said proceeds would benefit charity, though specific recipient organizations and distribution details were not specified in initial reports.
The auction highlights the use of high-value artwork at private political events to raise funds, prompting discussion about transparency and oversight of charitable solicitations.
Organizers and Mar-a-Lago representatives did not immediately provide further documentation; reporters may seek donor records and charity confirmations to verify how funds are allocated.
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