Trump proposes converting his Florida golf club into a presidential residence
In short
US President Donald Trump has proposed converting his golf club into a site for US presidents, Russian outlets reported. RBC, citing Bloomberg, said Trump is seeking permission to turn his Trump International golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, into a permanent presidential facility for summits and meetings with world leaders. TASS reported that Trump called it the safest place one could imagine.
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US President Donald Trump is seeking permission to turn his Trump International golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, into a permanent presidential facility for holding summits and meetings with world leaders, RBC reported, citing Bloomberg. TASS reported that Trump confirmed plans to convert the club into a residence for US presidents and quoted him as saying it is the safest place one could imagine. [ 2 , 3 ]
The reports differ in scope. RIA Novosti said Trump is ready to turn part of the golf club into a place of rest for US presidents, while TASS and RBC described converting the club as a whole. None of the documents says who would have to approve the plan. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Why it matters
The reports describe a plan to give a privately owned Trump property a permanent role in presidential business, including summits with world leaders, according to Bloomberg as cited by RBC. The documents say permission is being sought, so the plan's outcome is not settled.
Key facts
- Trump has proposed converting his golf club into a site for US presidents. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The club is Trump International in West Palm Beach, Florida, and belongs to Trump, RBC reported citing Bloomberg. [ 3 ]
- Trump is seeking permission to make it a permanent presidential facility for summits and meetings with world leaders, according to Bloomberg as cited by RBC. [ 3 ]
- TASS reported that Trump confirmed plans to convert the club into a residence for US presidents. [ 2 ]
- Trump said it is the safest place one could imagine, TASS reported. [ 2 ]
- RIA Novosti reported that Trump is ready to turn part of the golf club into a place of rest for US presidents. [ 1 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Whether the plan covers the whole club or only part of it. RIA Novosti refers to part of the golf club, while TASS and RBC describe converting the club itself.
- What the site would be used for. RIA Novosti describes a place of rest for presidents, TASS a presidential residence, and RBC, citing Bloomberg, a permanent facility for summits and meetings with world leaders.
- Who must grant the permission Trump is seeking and whether it will be granted. Only RBC, citing Bloomberg, mentions that permission is being sought; no document says from whom.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- October 7: RIA Novosti reports Trump is ready to turn part of his golf club into a place of rest for US presidents. [ 1 ]
- October 7: TASS reports Trump confirmed plans to convert his golf club into a residence for US presidents. [ 2 ]
- October 8: RBC, citing Bloomberg, reports Trump is seeking permission to make Trump International in West Palm Beach a permanent presidential facility. [ 3 ]