Trump proposes Camp David-style presidential retreat at his private Florida golf club
President Donald Trump has proposed converting one of his private Florida golf courses into a presidential retreat similar to Camp David. The plan aims to establish a permanent legacy for his presidency, though it has raised questions about the intersection of his personal business interests and official government functions.
Why it matters
The proposal highlights ongoing concerns regarding the commingling of Trump's private business assets with his public office and the potential security implications of using private property for presidential retreats.
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.
Politics Trump aims to leave a physical legacy in D.C., bulldozing norms along the way 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."
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