The Grand Ballroom at Mar-a-Lago before guests began to arrive
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Mar-a-Lago is packed ahead of Former President Donald Trump's "big announcement."
Guests took videos in a blue MAGA booth and interacted in a ballroom covered in gold decor.
One of the big names in attendance includes MyPillow CEO, Mike Lindell.
Former President Donald Trump said he had a "special announcement" on Tuesday at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Florida.
The Grand Ballroom begins to fill up with guests there to see former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday.
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The billionaire and one-time politician is expected to announce his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election.
The Grand Ballroom at Mar-a-Lago before guests began to arrive
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Guests began arriving at the ballroom around 6:30 p.m.
Guests taking pictures in the Grand Ballroom at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday.
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MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell spoke to reporters earlier in the evening.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell
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Blake Marnell, a supporter from San Diego, told Insider's Kimberly Leonard that he had come to Mar-a-Lago once before for a Kari Lake fundraiser.
Blake Marnell poses in the Grand Ballroom at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday.
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Russell Vought, deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget during the Trump presidency, was one of the earlier guests to arrive.
Russell Thurlow Vought chats with someone at Mar-a-Lago.
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In typical Trump fashion, the entire room — from the ground ceiling — was decked in gold.
The ceiling of the Grand Ballroom at Mar-a-Lago
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Trump supporters used this studio-like space to take photos and film videos.
A Make America Great Again photo booth
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Guests Graham Allen (left) speaks to Alex Bruesewitz, Co-Founder and CEO of X Strategies near the MAGA video booth.
Graham Allen (left) and Alex Bruesewitz
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Meanwhile, members of the press sat in the back, with risers dividing the room between media and guests.
Press at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday
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As the night went on, more guests crowded the event space. Background music included "Rocket Man" and "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John.
More people join the event
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