Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest person, was spotted mingling with none other than Donald Trump at a lavish Halloween bash at his Mar-a-Lago resort. The billionaire mining magnate, known for her unwavering support of the embattled US president, was seen in a social media post chatting with Trump as he read from a piece of paper. This weekend's festivities, described by Trump's former attorney Jeanine Pirro as a 1920s-themed 'Great Gatsby' party, also brought together other high-profile guests including Marco Rubio and One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.
Hanson was reportedly absent from the upper house in Australia due to her scheduled absence in the US. Her office declined to confirm whether she attended Trump's party or not, fueling speculation about her involvement with the president. The timing of the event couldn't have been more coincidental, coming as it did amidst a US federal government shutdown and Trump's attempts to cut funding for an organization providing food assistance to approximately 42 million Americans.
Trump has been vocal in his stance against the shutdown, writing on Truth Social that he doesn't want Americans to go hungry. The billionaire president has also announced plans to build a $300m ballroom in the White House, funded by wealthy donors - a move reminiscent of Marie Antoinette's infamous phrase 'let them eat cake'. Rinehart has been vocal about her support for Trump-style policies, even going so far as to encourage the Liberal party in Australia to adopt similar approaches.
In May, Rinehart made headlines with a lengthy statement on social media, where she attributed the Coalition's election loss to the party's alleged failure to follow Trump-like policies. She claimed that the 'left media' had driven away Liberals from embracing such ideas and instead labeled them as a 'me too' party. Her views have sparked controversy, with some questioning her motives for supporting Trump-style governance in Australia.
Hanson was reportedly absent from the upper house in Australia due to her scheduled absence in the US. Her office declined to confirm whether she attended Trump's party or not, fueling speculation about her involvement with the president. The timing of the event couldn't have been more coincidental, coming as it did amidst a US federal government shutdown and Trump's attempts to cut funding for an organization providing food assistance to approximately 42 million Americans.
Trump has been vocal in his stance against the shutdown, writing on Truth Social that he doesn't want Americans to go hungry. The billionaire president has also announced plans to build a $300m ballroom in the White House, funded by wealthy donors - a move reminiscent of Marie Antoinette's infamous phrase 'let them eat cake'. Rinehart has been vocal about her support for Trump-style policies, even going so far as to encourage the Liberal party in Australia to adopt similar approaches.
In May, Rinehart made headlines with a lengthy statement on social media, where she attributed the Coalition's election loss to the party's alleged failure to follow Trump-like policies. She claimed that the 'left media' had driven away Liberals from embracing such ideas and instead labeled them as a 'me too' party. Her views have sparked controversy, with some questioning her motives for supporting Trump-style governance in Australia.
she's been so vocal about her love for his policies and I'm just here for it like who else is gonna stand up for him? 
but seriously though, I don't get why people are making such a big deal out of this. Gina has the right to support whoever she wants, even if it's not popular opinion. And btw, 42 million Americans going hungry because of a shutdown is wild 
, talk about a cozy crew! Meanwhile, we got 42 million Americans who might be goin hungry cuz of the gov shutdown 
. Like, what's good Trump? You're all about talkin down to people, but can't even get the basics right 
. And Gina, girl, you're just fuelin the fire with your 'me too' party vibes 
. I mean, I get it, you wanna see some change, but is this really the way? Let's not forget, we're talkin about people's lives here, fam 
Gina Rinehart is like, super rich and all but why is she so into Donald Trump? I mean, I get it, he's been a big influence on her views but come on, doesn't she care about the people of Australia who are struggling? Like, 42 million Americans are going hungry and she's more worried about a ballroom in the White House? 
Was she at the party or not? And if she was, what did she talk about with Trump? The timing of it all just seems so suspicious...
? I know it looks bad on paper, but let's be real, the woman's got a huge fortune and she's not afraid to use it to get what she wants. And what does Trump want right now? To stay in power, of course! It's like he's saying, 'Hey Gina, wanna help me out with this whole shutdown thing and we'll make some magic happen...for the elite, at least'. 
I'm not saying I agree with all her views on policy or anything, but the fact is, Rinehart's got a lot to lose if she doesn't play ball. And let's be honest, Trump's party's been pretty successful in getting what they want from politicians like Rinehart...even if it means stepping on some toes 
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I mean, what even is going on with this woman? She thinks the solution to everything is just to "follow Trump-like policies" 
like that's some kind of magic formula or something. And what really gets my goat is that she's just gonna use her wealth and influence to try and push her own agenda onto Australia without even knowing what it would mean for real people 
. I swear, the more I hear about this, the more I'm convinced we're in trouble 
... i mean Gina Rinehart is straight up backing trump's policies in australia and now she's chillin' with him at a halloween bash 
, it's crazy how some ppl are willing to make others pay for their lavish lifestyles 
Like, what if he was actually trying to cut funding for food assistance? It doesn't seem right that she's aligning herself with someone who's making decisions that could affect millions of Americans. And isn't it weird that her party is adopting Trump-like policies just because she says they're a good idea? 
and it's got me thinking... what's up with these two? 
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It sounds like they're trying to present this whole wholesome image, but really, it just screams "out of touch" to me 
. The thing that really gets me is Gina's statements about supporting Trump-style policies... it just feels so scripted and fake 
And honestly, who thought it was a good idea to invite Pauline Hanson to this party? 
It's insane! The graphics are so realistic, you'll feel like you're actually at a lavish Halloween bash with Trump and Gina... 
i feel bad for the 42 million americans who are struggling right now, it's crazy that trump wants to cut funding for food assistance but he doesn't want us to go hungry either... hmm. and what's up with her supporting trump-style policies in australia? is she just trying to fit in or something? 
she's been super vocal about supporting Trump's policies like irl why would someone think that's a good idea tho? It seems like she's just trying to get attention and be a part of the "in crowd". I mean, isn't she worried that people will see her as just another puppet on Trump's string? 
. And what's up with the timing of the party? The US federal government shutdown is just begging for some context, but none is given 
. And what about Gina Rinehart's views on supporting Trump-style policies in Australia? Her motives are unclear, and the article just kind of... leaves them there 
I need some visual context to make this news piece come together. Otherwise, it's just a jumbled mess of words and ideas 
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