Trump proposes Camp David-style presidential retreat at his private Florida golf club
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FILE - The motorcade for President Donald Trump arrives at Trump International Golf Club, Jan. 2, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he wants to develop one of his Florida golf courses into a presidential retreat where his successors can spend quiet weekends on the greens, describing it as "sort of a Camp David " that he says would already have many of the security features needed to host presidents and world leaders.
The proposal for the retreat on Trump's private golf course in West Palm Beach would comingle the presidency with Trump's business ventures beyond his time in office, and is the the latest example of Trump seeking ways to leave his imprint on the presidency.
"It's a great idea, and it'll be used a lot," Trump said, claiming it was suggested by the United States Secret Service. "It seems that all presidents play golf."
The plan has already been submitted to local officials. Trump, an avid golfer, rattled off the benefits of the property a short drive from his Mar-a-Lago home during an unrelated event in the Oval Office, noting that it's close to an airport and has some distance from residential homes and tall buildings, which pose security risks.
He did not mention that the golf course was the site of an unsuccessful attempt on his life in 2024. Trump was playing at the Trump International Golf Club during a break from the campaign trail when a Secret Service agent spotted an armed man in the trees lining the club's perimeter fence. The man was arrested after a chase and later convicted of trying to kill Trump, and was sentenced to life in prison.
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“Just as Camp David, Windsor Castle, or the Elysée Palace are known worldwide, so too will the Presidential Golf Course in Palm Beach County,”
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Trump proposes Camp David-style presidential retreat at his private Florida golf club
President Donald Trump says he wants to turn part of his private West Palm Beach golf club into a retreat for future presidents and their guests, similar to Camp David near Washington
Trump wants to make his Florida golf club a permanent presidential retreat
The proposed deal would also make Trump’s club the “permanent United States Presidential Golf Course,” which could be used “by all past, current and future” presidents, the club’s attorney said in a letter.