In a twist of fate, former President Donald J. Trump’s private club, Mar-a-Lago, faced a partial shutdown on Friday after multiple staff members tested positive for COVID-19, as reported by The New York Times. The closure affected the dining room and beach club services, leaving many affluent patrons in a tizzy. An email sent to club members stated that the closure was implemented out of “an abundance of caution,” with some employees placed in quarantine. The club assured that all necessary response measures were taken, including sanitizing the impacted areas, while banquet and event services continued to operate.
Naturally, news of the club’s shutdown due to a virus that Trump had downplayed for much of the year sparked a wave of sarcastic commentary on Twitter. One can only imagine the discontent among members who were looking forward to Friday’s half-priced white wine spritzers and wedge salads. A woman answering the phone at Mar-a-Lago declined to comment on the club’s status and promptly hung up, according to the Times.
Mar-a-Lago is set to host events during the upcoming Republican National Committee spring retreat, where Trump has been laying low since losing the election to President Biden. Notably, the club was fined $15,000 in January for a New Year’s Eve gathering that violated local mask mandates. A video shared by Trump’s son showcased a crowd of around 500 revelers enjoying music from Vanilla Ice, Mike Love of the Beach Boys, and Taylor Dayne—none of whom were wearing masks.
One Twitter user remarked, “The Irony Gods are just messing with us now,” drawing attention to Trump’s earlier remarks when he stated the number of cases in the U.S. would soon dwindle to “close to zero” back on February 26, 2020. While Florida has seen a decline in cases, the state is still averaging about 5,000 new infections daily, according to a New York Times database. With spring breakers flocking to the state, experts are concerned about a potential surge as vaccination efforts continue.
Despite Trump previously suggesting that extensive testing was putting the U.S. at a disadvantage, it’s uncertain when Mar-a-Lago will return to normal operations. In the meantime, the club’s members remain in our thoughts and prayers until they can return to their lavish gatherings.
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In summary, Mar-a-Lago’s temporary closure due to COVID-19 has highlighted the irony of a club that has been associated with downplaying the virus. As the situation develops, it remains to be seen when the exclusive venue will return to its usual operations, while public commentary continues to flow.