Donald Trump will become the 45th president of US when he takes office on January 20.
WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump sent New Year's greetings to his "many enemies" in a backhanded tweet Saturday in which he gloated over his political conquests.
The message on Twitter caps a year in which he overcame long odds to vanquish 16 other Republicans vying to become the party's White House nominee.
He then upended Democrat Hillary Clinton in last month's general election -- her formidable political machine and bigger campaign coffers notwithstanding -- in a shock election upset.
The New York billionaire has frequently used Twitter to mock his opponents, a tradition that goes back to the days when he had nothing to do with politics and was known for his TV reality show "The Apprentice".
In 2013, during the Thanksgiving Day holiday, Trump tweeted: "Happy Thanksgiving to all -- even the haters and losers!"
President-elect Donald Trump is holding his annual New Year's bash at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida.
Asked his New Year's resolution, Trump grinned and said: "Make America great again, OK? You knew that one."
Hundreds of guests have gathered in the club's grand ballroom, including action star Sylvester Stallone and romance novel model Fabio.
The menu calls for "Mr. Trump's Wedge Salad" as well as wild mushroom and Swiss chard ravioli, sliced tenderloin and pan seared sea bass. Baked Alaska and Crème Anglaise is on the menu for dessert.
Trump is attending along with members of his family.
