Trump Election Night Party To Host 400 People At White House

President Trump will host an election night party on Tuesday for 400 people at the White House East Room. The president previously planned to host a gathering at the Trump International Hotel but has since switched gears.

The move has drawn controversy, as the party may be in violation of the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal employees from engaging in most political activity inside federal buildings or while on duty. Though the president and vice president are technically exempt from the civil provisions of the Hatch Act, it's heavily frowned upon to use political establishments for personal gain.

Trump scrapped his hotel gathering because state restrictions forbid gatherings of more than 50 people indoors. The restrictions were set in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.

That party has been moved to the East Room with aides planning to issue invitations for roughly 400 people who will all be tested for the virus ahead of time, Reuters reported.

Guests at the Supreme Court nomination for Amy Coney Barrett were also tested for the virus, but the event, which was held outdoors at the White House Rose Garden, led to a significant number of COVID-19 infections. Dr. Anthony Fauci called the event a “super spreader."

Reuters added that Trump will also make an address from the East Room however, a clear election winner won’t be known for several days due to an unprecedented number of mail-in ballots.

Democratic nominee Joe Biden will spend Tuesday evening in Wilmington, Delaware, his campaign said.

Bloomberg reported Sunday that some members of Trump’s cabinet will still gather at the Trump Hotel to watch the results on election night, while others will spend the evening at the White House.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will be among the administration members joining Trump at the White House to watch the election results.