United States: Trump wants one of his golf courses to be an official presidential residence

Donald Trump plans to make one of his golf resorts in Florida a secure presidential residence intended to accommodate future US presidents. On Wednesday, the American president confirmed this project from the Oval Office, after its revelation by the local press and its confirmation by an American official.

According to Donald Trump, the idea did not come directly from him. “This was suggested to me by the military and the Secret Service,” he said, calling it a “very good idea.” He particularly highlighted the security of the property, where “there were no high buildings overlooking it”, as well as its proximity to the Palm Beach airport, located according to him “two minutes away”.

“It would be for all future presidents”

The president assures that this possible residence would not be intended to meet his needs alone. “It wouldn't be for me. It would be for all future presidents,” he said. He also praised his resort, which he said is home to “one of the best golf courses in the world.”

However, several questions remain unanswered. Neither Donald Trump nor the White House have indicated whether the Trump family would be paid in exchange for making the complex available. It was not further clarified whether the US government could acquire the property.

An alternative to the Camp David residence

Since his return to the White House, Donald Trump has regularly used its properties as part of his presidential activities. He notably receives foreign leaders there. A G20 summit is also scheduled to be held in December at another Trump family-owned estate in Miami.

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The project would offer an alternative to Camp David, a presidential residence located on a military site near Washington. Donald Trump rarely goes there and favors his properties, which he frequents almost every weekend. More austere, Camp David is made up of wooden chalets and has hosted numerous diplomatic negotiations.