Wayne Gretzky, Elon Musk and a few pro golfers: Here's who attended Trump's victory party
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump welcomed a variety of attendees at his victory celebrations in Florida this week, from his family, supporters and political allies to a selection of high-profile figures.
Among them was Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and his family, according to international sports outlet Sportskeeda and Canadian magazine and website The Hockey News.
In an Instagram Stories post Tuesday, Gretzky's daughter Paulina shared a photo of her and the Oilers great at a party with her mother Janet, brother Trevor and her husband and American pro golfer Dustin Johnson.
The party reportedly took place at Mar-a-Lago, Trump's private resort and club.
About 1,000 people attended the Mar-a-Lago party, with a crowd that real estate investor Grant Cardone described as culturally diverse, The Palm Beach Post reported.
Also in attendance was Tesla and SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk, Dana White, CEO of American mixed martial arts promoter UFC, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a former independent presidential candidate who suspended his campaign and endorsed Trump in August. Musk is said by some to have played a pivotal role in Trump's successful campaign to retake the White House.
Musk posted a photo on social media after midnight Wednesday that showed him and White dining with Trump. He shared another photo with Trump's family later that day.
Trump delivered his victory speech in the early hours Wednesday morning at Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Fla.
An avid golfer, the president-elect invited U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau on stage, praising him for his "great career." DeChambeau himself invited Trump to appear on his YouTube channel in July.
Along with his running mate JD Vance and his family, Trump's own family was present during the victory speech, including his wife Melania and father-in-law Viktor Knavs, daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, daughter Tiffany and son-in-law Michael Boulos, son Barron and granddaughter Kai.
Golfer Bryson DeChambeau looks on as Donald Trump speaks at an election night watch party in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Nov. 6, 2024. (Alex Brandon / AP Photo)
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