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Trump's State Dinner Unites Conservative Elite but Excludes Liberal Justices

A rare gathering of power players revealed deep political divides. Who attended—and who stayed away—speaks volumes about today's Washington.

The image shows Nancy Pelosi and Chris Christie sitting on chairs in front of a table with a flower...
The image shows Nancy Pelosi and Chris Christie sitting on chairs in front of a table with a flower vase, glasses, and other objects on it. There are plants in pots on either side of the table and a carpet on the floor. In the background, there is a banner with text and a flag.

Trump's State Dinner Unites Conservative Elite but Excludes Liberal Justices

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump's state dinner guest list Tuesday night was heavy on business leaders, tech CEOs and friends from Palm Beach, Florida.

All six conservative Supreme Court justices made the list - even those whom Trump has criticized for voting to strike down his signature tariffs. The three liberals on the bench were not at the dinner.

A slew of stars from Fox News, Trump's favorite cable network, and two other conservative outlets attended the dinner. Three of the president's five children were in the room with their spouses, as was his father-in-law. A couple of big sports names made the list, as did a number of lawmakers, including the leaders of the House and Senate.

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