Michael Jackson was the guest of honor at the extravagant grand opening of the Trump Taj Mahal Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey on April 5, 1990. Invited by Donald Trump himself, Michael’s presence brought star power and spectacle to what was then the most expensive casino project of its time.
Wearing a red shirt and custom blazer, Michael toured the newly opened casino alongside Trump—turning heads and drawing crowds everywhere they went. The two were photographed walking through the ornate casino floor and inspecting the property’s arena space, which would later host concerts and sporting events.
Michael was also seen wearing a more casual red varsity jacket earlier in the day, showing a relaxed and playful side before switching to a sharper formal look for the public tour. The Taj Mahal’s opening was meant to symbolize over-the-top luxury—and having Michael there made it all the more iconic. Even in a sea of flashing lights and fanfare, his quiet grace stood out.
Trump later recalled the opening of the Casino with Michael: “He was a very good friend of mine. He was an amazing guy, but beyond all else, he was the greatest entertainer I’ve ever known. He had magic. He was a genius. He was also a really good person, and when you got to know him, you realized how smart he was. He was brilliant. We were at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. There were thousands of people literally crushing us. We had 20 bodyguards, but it was really dangerous. He dropped to his knees and started crawling to the exit. He did it so routinely, I thought he fell. And I said, ‘Michael, is it always like this?’ He goes, ‘Yeah, this is nothing. Japan is much worse.’”
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