Daily Beast: “Social media footage has provided a glimpse into Mar-a-Lago as Donald Trump celebrated Thanksgiving with his family and closest allies. Elon Musk–still at the Florida residence–received a standing ovation at the dinner Thursday as the crowd roared in approval.”
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