President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive for the Red Cross Ball at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla. (Mandel Ngan/Agence France-Presse via Getty Images)President Trump might have plans to make his Palm Beach resort Mar-a-Lago his “winter White House.” But on Saturday night, the ballroom of the private club looked more like a royal court. Crystal candelabras, opulent palm tree centerpieces and gold-toned place settings contributed to the welcome-to-my-chateau vibe. The Trumps took it all in from the head table, where the president sat with his wife on one side and commerce secretary nominee (and Palm Beach denizen) Wilbur Ross on the other. According to one attendee, Trump stayed for hours and seemed to be reveling in the glow of acceptance of a Palm Beach crowd that had once viewed the nouveau riche developer with skepticism. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen the room looking more beautiful — perhaps at our wedding — right, Melania?” he said.

Source: Washington Post February 05, 2017 16:27 UTC