The new year took off with a bang, not just from celebratory fireworks, but also from the blast of political bombshells at Mar-a-Lago. As former President Trump and Melania rang in 2026, the real fireworks seemed to be Trump’s resolution: peace on earth, unless you happen to be part of what he calls the ‘Somali fraudsters.’ At the annual New Year’s Eve bash, where son Barron towered over the rest, Trump launched a verbal sledgehammer at what he claims is an $18 billion fraud, allegedly orchestrated by groups he links to Somali immigrants.

This isn’t just holiday hype. Trump, flanked by key figures from his circle, laid down some serious political plans. He promised to crack down on fraud that he claims is bleeding America dry. He pointed to Minneapolis, dubbing it little Mogadishu, a reference that might have ruffled some feathers in Minnesota. According to him, places like California, Illinois, and New York have been taken for a ride, and he’s not having any more of it.

But it wasn’t all serious business. Amidst the speeches, a surreal moment unfolded: Trump advisor Stephen Miller, not usually known for cracking a smile, was seen dancing along to the beats of “Ice Ice Baby.” This rare glimpse of his dance moves had guests surprised and amused. Yet, beneath the party mood, the promise of prosecuting fraudsters set a serious tone about the intention to combat what they perceive as fraud-ridden schemes.

While dancing might be fun, the real dance Trump seems serious about mastering is one of justice and deportation. The Department of Labor, Department of Justice, FBI, and Health and Human Services are all said to be gearing up to tackle what’s being portrayed as a massive fraud operation. Stringent measures include cutting funds and tightening eligibility checks for federal programs, an approach that plenty of folks at Mar-a-Lago cheered.

But what comes next? Trump is betting the country’s mood on a promise to wrestle back America’s financial dignity. And while he auctions off a Jesus painting for charity to St. Jude’s, invoking biblical wisdom about keeping the gates to the land guarded, his supporters are eager to see deeds match words. It’s clear groundwork for proposed actions in 2026 is being laid, and perhaps no one is waiting for results more eagerly than those who backed the gathering at Mar-a-Lago. So, as Americans sip their eggnog, the waiting game for potential political outcomes has begun, with the grand fireworks just starting to burst.