Trump Proposes Turning Florida Golf Course into Presidential Retreat
The White House announced Wednesday that Donald Trump wants to convert his Trump International Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, into an official presidential retreat modeled on Camp David. A White House official, speaking anonymously, said the U.S. government has been asked to explore developing the retreat so future presidents can hold important meetings and use the amenities of the world-class property. The proposed site is where gunman Ryan Routh was convicted of attempting to assassinate Trump in September 2024, when Trump was a presidential candidate. Trump, an 80-year-old billionaire, frequently spends weekends at the club. The plan would designate the property as a sanctuary for his successors.
Key facts
- Donald Trump wants to turn his Florida golf course into a presidential retreat.
- The retreat would be modeled on Camp David.
- The site is Trump International Club in West Palm Beach.
- The White House announced the plan on Wednesday.
- An anonymous White House official said the U.S. government has been asked to look into developing the retreat.
- The retreat would be for future presidents to hold important meetings and use the property's amenities.
- Gunman Ryan Routh was convicted of trying to assassinate Trump at the site in September 2024.
- Trump is 80 years old and often spends weekends at the club.
Entities
Artists
- Donald Trump
- Ryan Routh
Institutions
- White House
- Trump International Club
- Camp David
Locations
- Florida
- United States
- West Palm Beach
- Palm Beach