Why is Donald Trump hosting a FURRY PARTY??? asked California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) after seeing pictures of dancers wearing dog heads and aristocratic costumes at the American Humane Societys 15th Annual Hero Dog Awards Gala, held January 9 at Trumps Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The event was a fundraiser for dogs that work with law enforcement, the military, and as disability service animals. But it also featured dancers in ball gowns and embroidered coats reminiscent of clothing worn by 18th-century European aristocrats. Related GOP lawmaker admits he has no proof of student furries using litterbox Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Trump apparently spoke at the event, bragging to the audience about stealing oil and kidnapping Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro and his wife during Trumps recent invasion of Venezuela. While Trump proudly proclaimed to the cheering audience that no U.S. military members were killed during the invasion, an estimated 80 Venezuelan security forces and civilians were killed during the incursion. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Uma Explores (@usa_life_with_uma)Online commenters mocked the event, especially for having an aristocratic theme, while food prices for most Americans have risen, and inflation rose 2.7% in December. Similar criticisms were made of Trumps Great Gatsby-themed Halloweenparty, heldjust hours before millions of Americans lost their food and nutritional assistance benefits.Commenters also noted the irony of a Trump-owned venue holding a party for furries when Republicans nationwide have spewed fear-mongering lies about student furries demanding to use litter boxes at public schools. While no such thing has ever actually occurred at any school in the U.S., Republicans repeat the lies to discredit public schools and students who self-identify as transgender.However, Trumps Mar-a-Lago venue is available to rent by anyone, so while Trump merely hosted the party, the Humane Society is the organization that chose the theme. Checking in on Mar-a-Lago https://t.co/ofS0Lm6r4G pic.twitter.com/9vy1fZBnuL MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) January 15, 2026Speaking to Good Morning America late last year, American Humane Society President and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert explained that the annual honor of Hero Dog is bestowed on dogs nominated and voted upon by Americans.We thank everyone for loving those incredible canine heros who make our communities kinder and safer, Ganzert said. Its all about a celebration of unconditional love.The winner of last years Hero Dog honor was Sergeant Bo, a four-year-old mixed-breed dog that brings joy to students at local schools. Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.