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Donald and Melania Trump hit three inaugural balls in one night a they lit up Washington D.C. to mark the beginning of a new MAGA era.
The newly sworn-in president and his glamorous first lady started at the military-themed Commander in Chief Ball, before heading to the nearby Liberty Ball where they danced onstage with the entire Trump family. Then, they motorcaded to Union Station for the Starlight Ball.
‘We needed three because we have such support,’ Trump told the crowd at the Liberty Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center Monday night.
The crowds waited for hours to see the returned commander-in-chief and he and the first lady, who were finally played on by the United States Marine Band at the Commander in Chief ball a little before 10:30 p.m.
Melania debuted a leggy, white-and-black gown, which was custom-made by Hervé Pierre, the same designer who crafted her 2017 inaugural outfit.
They did their first slow dance to The Battle Hymn of the Republic, played by the United States Marine Band, before being joined onstage by Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha.
Both couples then danced with members of the military, as is the custom.
‘This is quite a gathering huh?’ the 47th president said to the crowd that numbered in the thousands, with many servicemembers sporting their dress uniforms.
The new President and First Lady celebrate their first dance at the Commander in Chief ball
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at the Liberty Ball on Monday night
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump next to Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife Usha Vance dance during the Starlight inaugural ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, on January 20
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife Usha Vance, Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner, Eric Trump and his wife Lara Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and his daughter Kai Madison Trump, Barron Trump and his cousin dance during the Starlight ball
U.S. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and second lady Usha Vance dance with service members during the Commander-in-Chief Ball on January 20
The first couple shared stages throughout the night with new Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance
Trump gives an address at the Commander in Chief ball, where he pledged to rebuild the military
President Donald Trump (left) and Vice President J.D. Vance (right) brandish sabers that Trump used to cut his Air Force One-topped cake – bearing his design for the jumbo jet – at the Commander in Chief ball Monday night
Members of the Trump family joined the Vances (left) and Melania and Donald Trump (center) at the Liberty Ball including (from left) Tiffany Trump and Michael Boulos, Lara and Eric Trump and Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump danced to a rendition of The Battle Hymn of the Republic Monday night at the Commander in Chief ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
President Donald Trump uses a saber to slice into a cake topped with a replica Air Force One – but with the color scheme the Republican had wanted for the new planes – something that was scrapped by President Joe Biden
Melania Trump (right) is spun by a servicemember at the Commander in Chief ball Monday night, as President Donald Trump (left) dances with a military member nearby. These dances are custom at the Commander in Chief ball
The President and First Lady received raucous receptions at the three balls they attended
The crowd started chanting at the sight of Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News anchor who’s President Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary. He stopped by to see his former Fox News colleagues and then took selfies with members of the crowd
Singer Kid Rock enjoys a beer at the Commander in Chief ball – and puffed on a cigar in the smoke free venue
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance and U.S. first lady Melania Trump attend the Commander in Chief Ball
US Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance dance at the Liberty Ball
The Commander in Chief ball is dedicated to the six branches of the military.
‘Recruitment numbers are through the roof for the last two months,’ Trump boasted as he addressed the crowd.
Before Trump left the stage he conversed via satellite link with troops stationed in South Korea who popped up on the Jumbotron screens.
‘How are we doing over there. How’s Kim Jong Un doing?’ Trumpsaid with a laugh.
During his first term he met with North Korean dictator Kim on three occasions but wasn’t able to finalize a denuclearization deal.
Trump then used a saber to cut into an Air Force One cake onstage – that was made to look like his design for the presidential aircraft that President Joe Biden scrapped.
‘I’m going to take a piece home with me,’ he said.
YMCA played as he started to depart, though he danced with the sabers onstage before taking off.
‘The Secret Service is getting very nervous,’ Vance commented at the sight.
Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News anchor who is President Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, was in high spirits throughout the evening
JD Vance and wife Usha share a kiss at the Commander in Chief ball
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump wave after dancing at the Liberty Ball
US President Donald Trump (L) and First Lady Melania Trump arrive at the Liberty Ball, one of the events being held following US President Donald Trump’s inauguration
U.S. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife Usha Vance dance during the Liberty Ball on Inauguration Day of Donald Trump’s second presidential term
US President Donald Trump (L) and First Lady Melania Trump dance at the Liberty Ball
US President Donald Trump (C) and First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance (4th L) and his wife Usha Vance, and Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump (2nd R) and her husband Jared Kushner, dance during the Liberty inaugural ball
Ivanka Trump dances with her husband, Jared Kushner, at the Liberty Ball
Ivanka was all smiles as she celebrated her father’s inauguration
Ivanka Trump turned heads with a spectacular Givenchy gown and LEVIEV Diamonds for the Liberty Inaugural Ball
Eric Trump slow-danced with his wife, former RNC co-chair Lara Trump
Lara and Eric Trump listen as President Donald Trump speaks at the Liberty Ball
Tiffany Trump, who is pregnant with her first child, dances with husband, Michael Boulos
Donald Trump Jr. walks onstage with his daughter Kai as Trump family members joined the president and first lady at the Liberty Ball, their second stop of the night
Sons of US President Donald Trump, Eric Trump (second R) and Donald Trump Jr. (L), his daughter Ivanka Trump (R) and granddaughter Kai Madison Trump attend the Liberty inaugural ball in Washington, DC, on January 20
Donald Trump Jr. stands with his children at the Liberty Ball
Chloe Trump (left) dances with her father Donald Trump Jr. (right) at the Liberty Inaugural Ball on Monday night
Kai Trump, granddaughter of Donald Trump, shows off her ballgown in a video
US Vice President JD Vance with Usha Vance (C-L), US President Donald Trump with First Lady Melania Trump (C), and Trump family members attend the Liberty Ball
Billy Ray Cyrus performs at the Liberty Ball Monday night ahead of the Trumps arrival at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Family members of U.S. President Donald Trump attend the Liberty Ball on Inauguration Day
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump (C) acknowledge his supporters with US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance (L-C), and Donald Trump Jr., and Bettina Anderson (L), and Jared Kushner, and wife, Ivanka Trump (R), and Eric Trump, and wife Lara Trump (2-R) at the Liberty Ball
Trump greets members of the Village People band at the Liberty Ball
Rascal Flatts played after the Trumps departed from the Commander in Chief ball while other musical acts – including Billy Ray Cyrus and Jason Aldean – kept audiences occupied as they awaited the president and first lady.
At the Liberty Ball, which was also at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the president and first lady again danced to The Battle Hymn of the Republic.
This time, however, the whole Trump clan came onstage, including Tiffany Trump who was showing off her baby bump.
Donald Trump Jr. was spotted dancing with his kids – including daughter Chloe and Kai, who made her political debut in July by speaking at the Republican National Convention.
Trump Jr., who was also joined by new girlfriend Bettina Anderson at inauguration events this weekend, had to stand onstage at one inaugural gala with ex-fiancee and his father’s pick for Greek ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle.
The Trump family slow-danced to Unchained Melody – Ivanka Trump with Jared Kushner, Lara Trump with Eric – before The Village People came out to again to perform their ’70s disco hit turned MAGA classic YMCA.
US President Donald Trump dances with wife Melania and Vice President JD Vance and 2nd Lady Usha Vance at the Starlight Ball in Washington
The Village People also performed at the Sunday afternoon Trump victory rally – and again at Turning Point USA’s Inauguration-Eve ball Sunday night.
Attendees at the Starlight Ball were also treated to a dance by the entire first family – this time to Frank Sinatra’s I Did It My Way – another favorite tune of the president.
Attendees at the third and final ball – where press access was much more restricted – included Caitlyn Jenner, Vince Vaughn, Jake and Logan Paul and Mike Tyson.
Video went viral of Jake Paul putting the decades-older former heavyweight champ Tyson on his back ahead of the Trumps’ arrival.
During the hours that the Trumps were delayed, all attention was on where Fox News was broadcasting in the press section of the Commander in Chief ball.
The crowd started cheering at the sight of ex-Fox weekend anchor Pete Hegseth, now Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, who was given a hug by Fox News’ Sean Hannity.
Press access at the third Starlight ball was much more restricted
Attendees at the Starlight Ball were treated to a dance by the entire first family – this time to Frank Sinatra’s I Did It My Way – another favorite tune of the president
Argentinian President Javier Milei appeared late in the evening at the Starlight Ball
Actor Vince Vaughn also surprised some fans by showing his support at the inaugural balls
Hegseth jokingly declined an interview with CNN, who was broadcasting nearby, as he took selfies with attendees down the line.
Trump later gave Hegseth a shout-out from onstage.
Actor Jon Voight was also on hand, as was Kid Rock, who lit up a cigar in the smoke-free venue.
He also carried around a beer as he got on-set with Hannity and other Fox guests.
The three official balls were the top tickets in town to score – though a number of conservative groups held their own fetes throughout the weekend as well.
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