GETTY Clinton held the party to thank her top donors for contributions to her campaign.

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The party, which provided an opportunity for Clinton to suck up to top-tier donors whose money was squandered on a disastrously failed election campaign, took place at New York's Plaza Hotel on Thursday. Donors at the gathering included investment guru Alan Patricof and hedge fund manager Marc Lasry, who have a combined net worth of nearly £1.6billion ($2 billion).

It was like a wake with a band Source

Among the VIP guests were Clinton advisors John Podesta and Robby Mook, designers Vera Wang and Tony Burch. Clinton's ageing husband Bill and their daughter Chelsea were also seen. But despite the glitzy guests, one person there likened the event to "group therapy". They said: "It was like a wake with a band.

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