Trump proposes West Palm Beach golf club as official presidential retreat
Trump proposes his golf club as presidential retreat following Secret Service input and prior security incident.
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Trump Golf Club Presidential Retreat Proposal
President Trump proposed converting his Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida into a presidential retreat for future administrations, citing security advantages and Secret Service recommendations.
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2026-10-09 to 2026-10-29 · UTC publication dates
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Palm Beach County officials express interest in hosting presidential retreat
Palm Beach County Administrator Joseph Abruzzo stated in a statement that local officials are eager to explore the opportunity presented by Trump's proposal. Abruzzo indicated that hosting a presidential retreat could cement Palm Beach County's place on the national and international stage for generations.
Trump proposes designating his West Palm Beach golf course as a presidential retreat
President Donald Trump announced plans to develop his Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida into a presidential retreat for his successors, modeled after Camp David. The proposal was formally submitted to Palm Beach County commissioners in September through Trump's attorney Harvey Oyer. The retreat would feature separate lodging facilities and a separate entrance from the private club, with the Trump Organization covering construction costs while providing free federal government access.
Trump says Secret Service suggested the presidential golf course retreat
President Trump stated that the U.S. Secret Service and military suggested the idea of converting his golf course into a presidential retreat. Trump cited the property's security advantages, including proximity to an airport, distance from residential buildings and tall structures, and lack of houses overlooking the course that could pose security risks.
Trump International Golf Club generated nearly $37 million in first year of Trump's second term
According to Trump's financial disclosure, the Trump International Golf Club earned approximately $37 million during its first year of operation following Trump's return to office.
Trump International Golf Club previously targeted in 2024 assassination attempt
An armed man was discovered by Secret Service agents in the trees along the perimeter fence of Trump International Golf Club while Trump was playing there during a campaign break in 2024. The man was arrested after a chase, later convicted of attempting to kill Trump, and sentenced to life in prison.
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