Politics
Trump seeks to convert his Florida golf club into a presidential retreat
October 8, 2026 at 05:29 AM
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English
The White House announced Wednesday it submitted a request to convert part of Trump's Florida golf club into a presidential retreat like Camp David.
- The proposal, filed by attorney Harvey Oyer to the county commission, requests the federal government receive county-owned land, with Trump covering construction costs.
- Trump said Wednesday the site is two minutes from the airport, noting Secret Service officials first suggested the retreat idea.
- Trump said the retreat would be for all future presidents, not himself, with free memberships offered while the rest of the club remains a private course.
- Palm Beach County Administrator Joseph Abruzzo said the county is studying the request after Trump representatives assured officials the company would continue paying rent.

