Trump appears at Mar-a-Lago gala as US-Iran fighting continues
Mar 23rd 2026 ยท United States
President Donald Trump made an unscheduled appearance at a Republican fundraising gala at Mar-a-Lago, praising progress in the US campaign against Iran and questioning the need to defend the Strait of Hormuz while a U.S. jet had been struck by suspected Iranian fire.
- Trump made an unscheduled appearance at the Republican Party of Palm Beach County Lincoln Day Gala at Mar-a-Lago.
- He said he was "supposed to be prosecuting the war" and declared it was "going very well."
- He claimed Iran had no navy or air force and questioned the need to defend the Strait of Hormuz.
- A U.S. jet had been struck by suspected Iranian fire around the same time.
- Gala tickets started at $1,200 and attendees included Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins and Rep. Byron Donalds.