[h=1]Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No... it's Kellyanne Conway: Trump's right-hand woman dons a superwoman outfit as they attend exclusive costume party hosted by some of his biggest donors[/h]
PUBLISHED: 01:44, 4 December 2016 | UPDATED: 03:40, 4 December 2016
- Donald Trump attended a Heroes and Villains costume party on Saturday
- Trump wore his usual suit while Conway dressed up as Superwoman
- Conway tweeted photo of her with Trump, calling him the 'ultimate hero'
- Party was hosted at the Long Island estate of Robert and Diana Mercer
- They donated $2million to the super PAC Make America Number 1, which was later headed by their daughter Rebekah Mercer
- Rebekah is on the executive committee and urged Donald to bring both Conway and Stephen Bannon on board his campaign in August
- Annual party is known for being extremely lavish, with guests playing poker and blackjack with free chips redeemable for Rolexes
PUBLISHED: 01:44, 4 December 2016 | UPDATED: 03:40, 4 December 2016
Donald Trump was called the 'ultimate hero' by campaign manager Kellyanne Conway, who dressed as Superwoman at a lavish Heroes and Villains costume party thrown by some of the president-elect's biggest donors.
Trump, who stuck with a suit, took a break from mulling over Cabinet positions and attended the annual party at the palatial family estate of hedge fund manager Robert Mercer and wife Diana in Long Island, New York.
Conway posted a photo of her flourishing her red cape next to Trump on Saturday evening, tweeting: 'Honoring the ultimate hero at the Mercer "Heroes and Villians" party on Long Island. Crowd thrilled w/ surprise!'
Robert and Diana Mercer donated $2million to the pro-Trump super PAC Make America Number 1, which was later headed by their daughter Rebekah Mercer.
Rebekah, who is on the transition team executive committee, urged the Donald to bring both Conway and senior counselor Stephen Bannon on board his campaign in August.
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Donald Trump was called the 'ultimate hero' by campaign manager Kellyanne Conway, who dressed as Superwoman at a lavish Heroes and Villains costume party (pictured)
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Conway previously said she was planning to dress as Stephen Bannon, but opted for a more clear cut choice on Saturday, complete with a minidress and what appears to be a blonde wig
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Trump, who stuck with a suit, took a break from mulling over Cabinet positions to attend the annual party, which has gained a reputation for being extravagant
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Rebekah Mercer, daughter of hosts Robert and Diana Mercer, urged the Donald to bring both Conway and senior counselor Stephen Bannon (pictured) on board his campaign in August
Tickets to the annual event are coveted in Republican circles, and this year's theme was not lost on Rebekah, who had previously dubbed the election between Trump and Hillary Clinton as an 'apocalyptic choice'.
The annual event is known for being a lavish affair, and the Mercer estate was guarded by a tank for last year's World War II-themed party.
Guests played blackjack and poker in previous years, with a free supply of chips that could be redeemed for gold Rolexes, Politico reported.
Conway told Bloomberg ahead of this year's party: 'I predict there will be an abundance of Hillary and Trump finery. We can’t get enough of this victory.'
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The party was hosted at the Mercer's palatial Long Island estate (pictured, Trump's motorcade en route to the party)
Conway previously said she was planning to dress as Stephen Bannon, but opted for a more clear cut choice on Saturday, complete with a minidress, knee-high boots, and what appeared to be a blonde wig.
Bannon, who was the chairman of Breitbart, was described by Conway as a villain to the press, but a hero to many others.
Trump ventured out of his Manhattan skyscraper the first time on Saturday to attend the party, and he is expected to lay low for the remainder of the weekend.
Transition meetings will resume in New York on Monday before he hits the next stop of his 'thank you' tour in North Carolina on Tuesday.
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Robert (center) and Diana Mercer (right) donated $2million to the pro-Trump super PAC Make America Number 1, which was later headed by their daughter Rebekah Mercer (left)
Trump is also still mulling his choice to lead the State Department, one of the most powerful and prominent Cabinet positions.
According to two people close to the transition, Trump is moving away from both Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney, two of the front-runners for the job.
Trump is said to have been rankled by the former New York Mayor's international business ties and public campaigning for the job.
And while Trump has met twice with Romney, he's said to be aware of the risks of angering his supporters by tapping a Republican who was among his fiercest critics.
Trump, who stuck with a suit, took a break from mulling over Cabinet positions and attended the annual party at the palatial family estate of hedge fund manager Robert Mercer and wife Diana in Long Island, New York.
Conway posted a photo of her flourishing her red cape next to Trump on Saturday evening, tweeting: 'Honoring the ultimate hero at the Mercer "Heroes and Villians" party on Long Island. Crowd thrilled w/ surprise!'
Robert and Diana Mercer donated $2million to the pro-Trump super PAC Make America Number 1, which was later headed by their daughter Rebekah Mercer.
Rebekah, who is on the transition team executive committee, urged the Donald to bring both Conway and senior counselor Stephen Bannon on board his campaign in August.
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Donald Trump was called the 'ultimate hero' by campaign manager Kellyanne Conway, who dressed as Superwoman at a lavish Heroes and Villains costume party (pictured)
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Conway previously said she was planning to dress as Stephen Bannon, but opted for a more clear cut choice on Saturday, complete with a minidress and what appears to be a blonde wig
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Trump, who stuck with a suit, took a break from mulling over Cabinet positions to attend the annual party, which has gained a reputation for being extravagant
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Rebekah Mercer, daughter of hosts Robert and Diana Mercer, urged the Donald to bring both Conway and senior counselor Stephen Bannon (pictured) on board his campaign in August
Tickets to the annual event are coveted in Republican circles, and this year's theme was not lost on Rebekah, who had previously dubbed the election between Trump and Hillary Clinton as an 'apocalyptic choice'.
The annual event is known for being a lavish affair, and the Mercer estate was guarded by a tank for last year's World War II-themed party.
Guests played blackjack and poker in previous years, with a free supply of chips that could be redeemed for gold Rolexes, Politico reported.
Conway told Bloomberg ahead of this year's party: 'I predict there will be an abundance of Hillary and Trump finery. We can’t get enough of this victory.'
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The party was hosted at the Mercer's palatial Long Island estate (pictured, Trump's motorcade en route to the party)
Conway previously said she was planning to dress as Stephen Bannon, but opted for a more clear cut choice on Saturday, complete with a minidress, knee-high boots, and what appeared to be a blonde wig.
Bannon, who was the chairman of Breitbart, was described by Conway as a villain to the press, but a hero to many others.
Trump ventured out of his Manhattan skyscraper the first time on Saturday to attend the party, and he is expected to lay low for the remainder of the weekend.
Transition meetings will resume in New York on Monday before he hits the next stop of his 'thank you' tour in North Carolina on Tuesday.
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Robert (center) and Diana Mercer (right) donated $2million to the pro-Trump super PAC Make America Number 1, which was later headed by their daughter Rebekah Mercer (left)
Trump is also still mulling his choice to lead the State Department, one of the most powerful and prominent Cabinet positions.
According to two people close to the transition, Trump is moving away from both Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney, two of the front-runners for the job.
Trump is said to have been rankled by the former New York Mayor's international business ties and public campaigning for the job.
And while Trump has met twice with Romney, he's said to be aware of the risks of angering his supporters by tapping a Republican who was among his fiercest critics.
Former CIA director David Petraeus is still in the mix, though both people close to the transition said Trump's prolonged decision-making process has left the door open to other options.
One of the sources said Trump was open to expanding his short list of secretary of State prospects. Jon Huntsman, a former Republican Utah governor who also served as the ambassador to China and speaks Mandarin, may be a possibility.
The people close to the transition insisted on anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the private process publicly.
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Transition talks will resume Monday. According to two people close to the transition, Trump is moving away from both Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney, front-runners for Secretary of State
Trump also made no mention Saturday of his decision to speak on the phone with Taiwan's leader, a breach of long-standing tradition that risks enmity from China.
Trump's conversation with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen drew an irritated, although understated, response from China, as Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the contact was 'just a small trick by Taiwan' that he believed would not change U.S. policy toward China, according to Hong Kong's Phoenix TV.
Chinese officials said they lodged a complaint with the U.S. and reiterated a commitment to seeking 'reunification' with the island, which they consider a renegade province.
After the phone conversation Friday, Trump tweeted that Tsai 'CALLED ME.' He also pushed back about the reaction to the call, writing: 'Interesting how the U.S. sells Taiwan billions of dollars of military equipment but I should not accept a congratulatory call.'
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One of the sources said Trump was open to expanding his short list of secretary of State prospects. Jon Huntsman, a former Republican Utah governor who also served as the ambassador to China and speaks Mandarin, may be a possibility.
The people close to the transition insisted on anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the private process publicly.
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Transition talks will resume Monday. According to two people close to the transition, Trump is moving away from both Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney, front-runners for Secretary of State
Trump also made no mention Saturday of his decision to speak on the phone with Taiwan's leader, a breach of long-standing tradition that risks enmity from China.
Trump's conversation with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen drew an irritated, although understated, response from China, as Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the contact was 'just a small trick by Taiwan' that he believed would not change U.S. policy toward China, according to Hong Kong's Phoenix TV.
Chinese officials said they lodged a complaint with the U.S. and reiterated a commitment to seeking 'reunification' with the island, which they consider a renegade province.
After the phone conversation Friday, Trump tweeted that Tsai 'CALLED ME.' He also pushed back about the reaction to the call, writing: 'Interesting how the U.S. sells Taiwan billions of dollars of military equipment but I should not accept a congratulatory call.'
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If Trump is still looking for a SoS, that doesn't bode well for the original "short list"
A guy like Huntsman can move to the top. Smart and experienced and a former ambassador to China no less but without the negatives the others carry
As for being a "Rino", he's not making domestic policy, he just has to be on the same page as Trump on international policy. If he's not, Trump won't pick him.
A guy like Huntsman can move to the top. Smart and experienced and a former ambassador to China no less but without the negatives the others carry
As for being a "Rino", he's not making domestic policy, he just has to be on the same page as Trump on international policy. If he's not, Trump won't pick him.
Here are the SOS duties. As far as I can see it's a much ado about nothing position.
Serves as the President's principal adviser on U.S. foreign policy;
Conducts negotiations relating to U.S. foreign affairs;
Grants and issues passports to American citizens and exequaturs to foreign consuls in
the United States;
Advises the President on the appointment of U.S. ambassadors, ministers, consuls, and
other diplomatic representatives;
Advises the President regarding the acceptance, recall, and dismissal of the representatives
of foreign governments;
Personally participates in or directs U.S. representatives to international conferences,
organizations, and agencies;
Negotiates, interprets, and terminates treaties and agreements;
Ensures the protection of the U.S. Government to American citizens, property, and interests
in foreign countries;
Supervises the administration of U.S. immigration laws abroad;
Provides information to American citizens regarding the political, economic, social, cultural,
and humanitarian conditions in foreign countries;
Informs the Congress and American citizens on the conduct of U.S. foreign relations;
Promotes beneficial economic intercourse between the United States and other countries;
Administers the Department of State;
Supervises the Foreign Service of the United States.
It's mainly an advisory position with no power. If Clinton and Kerry can do the job
anyone can.
Serves as the President's principal adviser on U.S. foreign policy;
Conducts negotiations relating to U.S. foreign affairs;
Grants and issues passports to American citizens and exequaturs to foreign consuls in
the United States;
Advises the President on the appointment of U.S. ambassadors, ministers, consuls, and
other diplomatic representatives;
Advises the President regarding the acceptance, recall, and dismissal of the representatives
of foreign governments;
Personally participates in or directs U.S. representatives to international conferences,
organizations, and agencies;
Negotiates, interprets, and terminates treaties and agreements;
Ensures the protection of the U.S. Government to American citizens, property, and interests
in foreign countries;
Supervises the administration of U.S. immigration laws abroad;
Provides information to American citizens regarding the political, economic, social, cultural,
and humanitarian conditions in foreign countries;
Informs the Congress and American citizens on the conduct of U.S. foreign relations;
Promotes beneficial economic intercourse between the United States and other countries;
Administers the Department of State;
Supervises the Foreign Service of the United States.
It's mainly an advisory position with no power. If Clinton and Kerry can do the job
anyone can.
if their positions can't be reconciled, he won't be picked
Barbanman, is that you?
