Washington DC, Jan. 1 -- US President Donald Trump held a New Year bash at his Florida resort on Thursday and when he was quizzed about his wish for the New Year he said he wanted peace on Earth, reported Fox News.

The gala was attended by among other guests Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara.

In his address to the gala the US President praised his government and claimed that the US was back and strong.

"We're taking in hundreds of millions of dollars in tariffs," the President said. "We're doing great as a country. We're back. We're strong. I didn't think it could happen this fast. It's happening faster than anybody thought possible."

Trump then acted as the auctioneer for a painting of Jesus Christ's face by...