President Donald Trump hosted a “Great Gatsby” themed party for Halloween, complete with tuxedos, flapper dresses, jazz covers and cocktails that evoked the opulence of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Roaring Twenties. Glittering lights, champagne towers and carefully curated period decor created an atmosphere of celebration and indulgence. According to the Associated Press, the official theme of “A little party never killed nobody,” which is a reference to a song from the 2013 film adaptation.

The timing added an unintended layer of irony. The party took place the night before many SNAP recipients experienced lapses in benefits, the federal program relied upon by millions of Americans to buy groceries. Images of gleaming tables and dancing guests circulated widely, a striking contrast to the very

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