At a recent art gala co-chaired by the wife of the president’s pick for secretary of the Navy, many residents of the old-line Republican stronghold were living their best lives—even as their chaotic,

Air Force One touched down just before 6 p.m. Friday at Palm Beach International Airport, and Trump waved to supporters before climbing into a black SUV for the short motorcade trip to Mar-a-Lago. This marks his second trip to Palm Beach since his Jan. 20 swearing-in.

ABC News reports that Trump will host Senate Republicans for a private dinner at Mar-a-Lago. This visit marks another significant event as Trump continues to engage with key political figures in his private residence. South Ocean Boulevard will be closed between South County Road and Southern Boulevard starting Friday night.

The Trump effect was limited to Palm Beach. In both Miami-Dade and Broward, contracts for single-family homes were down more than 45% from January 2024. At the luxury end, contracts above $5 million fell by half in Miami-Dade to 10 in January, while Broward saw a total of two, one more than the previous year, per the data.

South Ocean Boulevard's closure precedes Trump's expected arrival before he goes to the Super Bowl on Sunday night.

Trump's first return home since taking office Jan. 20 comes amidst crises, major policy moves and the implementation of tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

The crowds following the president to Palm Beach in this second term are finding a transformed hub of American wealth and power.

This will be the second weekend visit in a row for the president and the second time since he was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.