Vanilla Ice, real name Rob Van Winkle, performed at Mar-a-Lago's New Year's Eve party in 2024 alongside a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and an Elvis impersonator. The event was attended by former President Donald Trump, who mentioned that Melania was in hospital with her mother and made light of the fact tickets had been scalped by Mar-a-Lago members. He also briefly touched upon the upcoming Iowa GOP caucuses. Vanilla Ice defended his appearance, stating it was not about politics but about celebrating the new year. The performance, which included 'Ice Ice Baby' and 'American Idiot' lyrics, received mixed reactions on social media.