White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have faced online backlash after being filmed dancing to Vanilla Ice's 'Ice Ice Baby' at President Donald Trump's New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago. The video, posted by Miller's wife Katie Miller on X, shows Miller mouthing the lyrics before the camera pans to Noem chanting the chorus while pointing her arm in the air.
Critics described the performance as tone-deaf and cringeworthy, given the officials' roles in enforcing immigration policies. The acronym ICE also refers to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. One user commented, 'This is what I imagine hell is like,' while another called it 'cringe.' A third wrote, 'I've been on the internet since the very beginning and I've never seen anything more embarrassing than this.'
The party, held at Trump's Palm Beach club, featured other prominent figures including Rudy Giuliani, Mike Lindell, and Jeanine Pirro. Trump's sons, Melania Trump, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were also in attendance. The event included a charity auction where a painting of Jesus sold for $2.75 million, with proceeds going to St. Jude's Hospital and the local sheriff's office.
In his speech, Trump criticised Minnesota Democrats over fraud allegations, boasted about his tariffs, and said his 2026 resolution was to achieve 'world peace.' The New Year's Eve party has been a tradition for Trump for over two decades, with ticket prices now around $1,500.
