TERRIFYING HALLOWEEN SCENE AT MAR-A-LAGO AS MAN DRESSED AS PRESIDENT HEARS A QUESTION
Mar-a-Lago went full jungle for Halloween, with Secret Service agents in blue suits and at least one guest dressed as a parrot – the only person present allowed to repeat things without being called stupid. When a New York Times reporter asked about Iran, Trump called it 'such a stupid question' and then did an impression of the reporter: 'Let's say I did, would I tell you?' The parrot, one suspects, would have done it better. Trick-or-treaters were advised that the only treat available was a gaggle, and the trick was it lasted 11 minutes.
THE BORING BIT: WHAT THE REAL REPORT SAYS
At a press gaggle in his jungle-themed Mar-a-Lago Halloween party, flanked by Secret Service agents and at least one guest dressed as what appeared to be a parrot, Trump called a New York Times reporter's question about Iran 'such a stupid question' and mimicked it: 'Let's say I did, would I tell you?'
Our short summary of the original – read the full report for context. Everything above it is satire.
REAL STORY The Daily Beast · 31 Oct 2026: “Trump Melts Down at Reporter at Tacky Mar-a-Lago Halloween Party”
Gaffe-o-Meter: Donald Trump · Outfit: MAGA