He’s coming in with a bang.
President-elect Donald Trump, alongside his wife Melania and other family members, watched as fireworks lit up the sky from the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, on Saturday during a star-studded reception ahead of Inauguration Day.
The show went off for the crowd just before 10 p.m.
Donald Trump and Melania attend a fireworks display at Trump National Golf Club on January 18, 2025 in Sterling, Virginia. Getty Images
President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump watch the fireworks at his golf glub in Sterling, Virginia. Getty Images
Onlookers watch on during the pyrotechnic display in Sterling, Virginia. AFP via Getty Images
Around the same time, Trump’s Truth Social account ripped New York Attorney General Letitia James’ case against him.
“What is going on with this totally corrupt New York Judge,” Trump said.
“He was replaced until the “bosses,” who have been after me for years, found out about it? New York Courts must be investigated!”
Shortly after, Trump posted a nearly 15-minute video showcasing the soon-to-be 47th president and first lady standing side by side on a balcony at his golf club and applauding the massive pyrotechnic display.
Afterward, Trump busted out one of his signature dance moves in front of the crowd.
President @realDonaldTrump and @MELANIATRUMP arrive at Trump National Sterling, VA! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/ZCIcCJz3O6
— Margo Martin (@margomartin) January 19, 2025
The incoming commander in chief hosted a party for 500 guests — including cabinet nominees Pete Hegseth and Lee Zeldin.
Trump was also joined by his kids Don Jr, Eric, Ivanka and Tiffany.
An Elvis impersonator performed for the group earlier on in the night, Trump aide Margo Martin posted on X.
Fireworks are seen at President-elect Donald Trump’s private party and fireworks show at Trump National Golf Club. Getty ImagesTrump and his family flew in an Air Force plane from West Palm Beach, Fla. to Washington earlier Saturday to kickstart his inauguration weekend.
Following the party, Trump will lay a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery on Sunday.
Michael Boulos, Tiffany Trump, Jared Kushner, Bettina Anderson, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump watch the fireworks. AFP via Getty Images
President-elect Donald Trump, his wife Melania and guests watching a fireworks display at Trump National Golf Club, Sterling, Virginia. REUTERS
Kai Trump, Eric Trump and Lara Trump also attended. REUTERS
Fireworks explode following a reception held ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, at Trump National Golf Club Washington DC in Sterling, Virginia, U.S., January 18, 2025. REUTERSHe will later hold a “Make America Great Again Victory Rally” inside the Capital One Arena in downtown Washington.
On Monday, Trump will be sworn in as United States’ 47th president at noon local time, which is set to take place in the Capital Rotunda for the first time in four decades because of extreme cold weather conditions
With Post wires
