Trump wants to make his West Palm Beach golf club a permanent presidential retreat
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump proposes designating his West Palm Beach golf course as the “permanent United States Presidential Golf Course” and adding a presidential retreat funded by him.
- The proposal, detailed in a letter from attorney Harvey Oyer to the Palm Beach County Board, requests transferring some county land to the federal government for the project.
- Trump stated the idea was suggested by the military and Secret Service and emphasized the retreat would be for all future presidents, not just himself.
- The White House highlighted the location’s security, proximity to the airport, and privacy as key features making it suitable for presidential use.
- The facility is intended for use by all U.S. presidents and visiting heads of state, and Trump declined to rename it “Camp Donald,” affirming it would remain Trump International.