Trump’s Mar-A-Lago New Year’s Eve Party Featured A Moment So Cringey That The Internet Can’t Stop Talking About It

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Trump’s Mar-A-Lago New Year’s Eve Party Featured A Moment So Cringey That The Internet Can’t Stop Talking About It

Megan Liscomb

Thu, January 1, 2026 at 7:29 PM UTC

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President Donald Trump rang in 2026 with a party at Mar-a-Lago. His New Year’s resolution? “Peace on earth.” Sure, why not.

Two individuals in formal evening attire hold hands at an event. The woman is in a sparkling sequined gown — Joe Raedle / Getty Images

The party featured guests like Rudy Giuliani and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. And a clip of a musical performance at the event is going viral for all the wrong reasons.

A person in formal attire, surrounded by others at an event. The lighting is dim, highlighting a social gathering atmosphere — Joe Raedle / Getty Images

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In the clip, Vanilla Ice performs “Ice Ice Baby” while a ninja turtle dances behind him for some reason.

People enjoying a live concert in a vibrant indoor venue with stage lights and decorations — KatieMiller / Via x.com

It pans into the crowd for a Stephen Miller jumpscare.

Man in a tuxedo and woman in an elegant red dress watching a live performance at an indoor event — KatieMiller / Via x.com

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Then Kristi Noem can be seen singing along to the chorus of “Ice Ice Baby.” Get it?

Person in a lively party setting, wearing a relaxed-fit shirt, with expression of surprise or excitement — KatieMiller / Via x.com

You can watch the clip here.

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Naturally, people have a lot of thoughts about this clip:

Tweet by @basedsenorito: "Already the cringiest video of 2026." — basedsenorito / Via x.com

It’s being cited as an example of the “everyone is 12 now” theory.

Performer on stage with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle character, crowd watching. Caption reads: "'Everyone is 12' theory remains undefeated." — jonnysocialism / KatieMiller / Via x.com

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And it’s certainly an interesting choice of performers.

Tweet jokes about the President of the United States hiring Vanilla Ice for a New Year's Eve party in 2025-26 — Via x.com

In conclusion:

Tweet by Kristi Yamagucchimane reads: "This is the most cursed 11 seconds of video I’ve ever seen." — TheWapplehouse / Via x.com

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