Melania Trump skips the President's jungle-themed Halloween bash at Mar-a-Lago, where caviar and a caged zebra were laid on for 'rich friends'

Trump turned up to his own party in a last-minute costume, telling guests 'I had 10 minutes' to put it together, as Mar-a-Lago filled with sequined leotards, rambunctious feathers and jungle-themed extravagance. Melania's absence drew immediate attention, with no explanation given for why the First Lady skipped the annual bash.

Guests feasted on caviar while a caged zebra served as a live centrepiece for what one account described as a party for Trump's 'rich friends'.

Trump's impromptu outfit surprised partygoers, with the President himself joking about the rushed preparation.

Melania has attended previous Mar-a-Lago Halloween events, making her no-show this year all the more striking.